tractile

[ trak-til, -tahyl ]

adjective

1. capable of being drawn out in length; ductile.
2. capable of being drawn.

tractile

/ ˈtræktaɪl; trækˈtɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

1. capable of being drawn out; ductile

Derived Forms

• tractility, noun

Other Words From

• trac·til·i·ty [trak-, til, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tractile¹

1620–30; < Latin tract ( us ) ( traction ) + -ile

Word History and Origins

Origin of tractile¹

C17: from Latin trahere to drag

Example Sentences

He was a drawing card, a veritable bargain counter or church scandal in his tractile powers.

From Project Gutenberg

The shy hairy men who herd the tractile flocks might be, except for some added clothing, the very brethren of David.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• adaptable
• flexible
• supple
• workable