Synonyms for tractable

Grammar : Adj

Spell : trak-tuh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtræk tə bəl

Top 10 synonyms for tractable

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Définition of tractable

Origin : "manageable," early 15c., from Latin tractabilis "that may be touched, handled, or managed," from tractare "to handle, manage" (see treat). Related: Tractability.

adj manageable

Example sentences :

Flagg found him a tractable sitter, and a most interesting one.
Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine

Under the eye of his master he is the most tractable of all beings.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman

The Alseas are not so tractable, and exhibit but little desire for improvement.
Extract from : « The Indian Question (1874) » by Francis A. Walker

Do you mean that her schoolmistress does not find her tractable?
Extract from : « A True Friend » by Adeline Sergeant

She tendered her now tractable guest a second cup of coffee.
Extract from : « Laramie Holds the Range » by Frank H. Spearman

About once a month the man is sweet and tractable and engaging.
Extract from : « Dear Enemy » by Jean Webster

She could hardly believe her senses—so good-natured and tractable had he invariably been.
Extract from : « Sister Carrie » by Theodore Dreiser

"'Tractable' isn't just the word I'd ever apply to Prescott," he answered dryly.
Extract from : « The Lady Doc » by Caroline Lockhart

Let me augur that a disorder so tractable may be soon removed.
Extract from : « Imaginary Conversations and Poems » by Walter Savage Landor

“A most interesting occupation,” said the tractable old gentleman.
Extract from : « Digging for Gold » by R.M. Ballantyne

Antonyms for tractable

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