transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)in-ˈtrak-tə-bəl ]
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 (ˌ)in-ˌtrak-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• in·trac·ta·bly -blē adverb