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intractable
[ in-trak-tuh-buhl ]
/ ÉȘnËtrĂŠk tÉ bÉl /
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adjective
not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
(of things) hard to shape or work with: an intractable metal.
hard to treat, relieve, or cure: the intractable pain in his leg.
noun
an intractable person.
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Origin of intractable
synonym study for intractable
1, 2. See unruly.
OTHER WORDS FROM intractable
in·trac·ta·bil·i·ty, in·trac·ta·ble·ness, nounin·trac·ta·bly, adverbWords nearby intractable
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British Dictionary definitions for intractable
intractable
/ (ÉȘnËtrĂŠktÉbÉl) /
adjective
difficult to influence or directan intractable disposition
(of a problem, illness, etc) difficult to solve, alleviate, or cure
difficult to shape or mould, esp with the hands
Derived forms of intractable
intractability or intractableness, nounintractably, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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