[in.trac.ta.ble] adj [L intractabilis, fr. in- + tractabilis tractable] (1531) 1: not easily governed, managed, or directed: obstinate
2: not easily manipulated or wrought "~ metal"
3: not easily relieved or cured "~ pain" syn see unruly -- in.trac.ta.bil.i.ty n -- in.trac.ta.bly adv