adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )in- ' trak-t ə -b ə l
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 \ ( ˌ )in- ˌ trak-t ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– in · trac · ta · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb