Tractable

Pronunciation: /ˈtræk.tə.bəl/

Definitions of tractable

adjective easily managed or controlled; docile

Example Sentences

A1 The dog was very tractable and followed all of the trainer's commands.

A2 The new software program is designed to be tractable for users with minimal technical knowledge.

B1 The student found the math problem to be quite tractable after studying the textbook.

B2 The negotiations between the two countries were surprisingly tractable, leading to a peaceful resolution.

C1 The CEO was known for his ability to handle even the most complex business problems in a tractable manner.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research made the previously insurmountable task seem tractable to other researchers in the field.

Examples of tractable in a Sentence

formal The problem was quite tractable once we broke it down into smaller components.

informal Don't worry, this issue is actually pretty tractable and we can easily solve it.

slang This math homework is totally tractable, we got this!

figurative Her emotions were like a wild horse, but with time and patience, they became more tractable.

Grammatical Forms of tractable

• past tense: tracted
• plural: tractables
• comparative: more tractable
• superlative: most tractable
• present tense: tract
• future tense: will tract
• perfect tense: have tracted
• continuous tense: is tractable
• singular: tractable
• positive degree: tractable
• infinitive: to tract
• gerund: tracting
• participle: tracting

Origin and Evolution of tractable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tractable' originated from the Latin word 'tractabilis', which means 'manageable' or 'easily handled'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tractable' has retained its original meaning of being easily managed or handled. It is commonly used to describe a person or situation that is easily controlled or influenced.