Intractable word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "intractable" word

[adjective] not tractable; difficult to manage or mold; "an intractable disposition"; "intractable pain"; "the most intractable issue of our era"; "intractable metal"

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\In*tract"a*ble\, a. [L. intractabilis: cf. F. intraitable, formerly also intractable. See {In-} not, and {Tractable}.] Not tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed; indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stubborn; obstinate; refractory; as, an intractable child. Syn: Stubborn; perverse; obstinate; refractory; cross; unmanageable; unruly; headstrong; violent; ungovernable; unteachable. -- {In*tract"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*tract"a*bly}, adv.

Synonyms for intractable

balking, balky, recalcitrant, refractory, stubborn, uncontrollable, unmalleable, unmanageable

Antonyms: tractable

Related terms: breachy, bullheaded, defiant, fractious, immutable, incorrigible, indocile, inelastic, inextensile, intransigent, irresilient, obstreperous, pertinacious, resistant, resisting, undisciplined, unextensible, ungiving, unruly, unsubmissive, untractable, wild

The fun area, different aproach to word »intractable«

Let's analyse "intractable" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Four vowels. 36.4% of vowels is 2.2% less then average English word. Written in backwards: ELBATCARTNI. Average typing speed for these characters is 2975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .. -. - .-. .- -.-. - .- -... .-.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: intractable: 9 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: intractable: 9 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 = 42, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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