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intractable

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Main Entry:
in·trac·ta·ble 
          Listen to the pronunciation of intractable
Pronunciation:
\(ˌ)in-ˈtrak-tə-bəl\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin intractabilis, from in- + tractabilis tractable
Date:
1531
1 : not easily governed, managed, or directed <intractable problems> 2 : not easily manipulated or wrought <intractable metal> 3 : not easily relieved or cured <intractable pain>
synonyms see unruly
in·trac·ta·bil·i·ty 
          Listen to the pronunciation of intractability \(ˌ)in-ˌtrak-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
in·trac·ta·bly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of intractably \-blē\ adverb


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