Intractability

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌtræk.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definitions of intractability

noun the quality of being difficult to manage or control

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the intractability of the math problem in simple terms.

A2 The intractability of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.

B1 The intractability of the negotiations led to a stalemate.

B2 The intractability of the software issue required the expertise of a specialist.

C1 The intractability of the conflict seemed insurmountable.

C2 The intractability of the legal case required extensive research and analysis.

adjective intractable - difficult to control or deal with

Example Sentences

A1 The math problem was too intractable for the young students to solve.

A2 The intractability of the software issue frustrated the IT team.

B1 The intractability of the negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.

B2 Her intractability in sticking to her principles earned her respect from her colleagues.

C1 The intractability of the legal case required expert analysis and strategy.

C2 The scientist's research on the intractability of the disease led to groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of intractability in a Sentence

formal The intractability of the issue made it difficult to find a solution.

informal Dealing with the intractability of the problem was a real headache.

slang The intractability of the situation was a total mess.

figurative The intractability of their relationship was like trying to untangle a knot.

Grammatical Forms of intractability

past tense

intractability

plural

intractabilities

comparative

more intractable

superlative

most intractable

present tense

intractability

future tense

will intractability

perfect tense

have intractability

continuous tense

is intractability

singular

intractability

positive degree

intractability

infinitive

to intractability

gerund

intractability

participle

intractability

Origin and Evolution of intractability

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'intractability' has its origins in the Latin word 'intractabilis', which means 'not easily controlled or managed'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intractability' has come to be used to describe situations or people that are difficult to manage or control, often implying stubbornness or resistance to change.