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Tractable Definition & Meaning

tractable
adjective
  1. easily managed (controlled or taught or molded); "tractable young minds"; "the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition"- Samuel Butler
  2. readily reacting to suggestions and influences; "a responsive student"

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What does tractable mean?
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded); "tractable young minds"; "the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition"- Samuel Butler readily reacting to suggestions and influences; "a responsive student"
What part of speech is tractable?
Tractable is an adjective.
How many definitions does tractable have?
Tractable has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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