Main Entry: in·trac·ta·ble

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 \(ˌ)in-ˌtrak-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·trac·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb