intractable Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/
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Intractable as an Adjective
1
Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
2
Not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve.
3
Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage.
4
Stubborn; obstinate.
5
Difficult to treat (of a medical condition).
6
(of a mathematical problem) Not able to be solved.
7
(of a problem) Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage.
8
(of a person) Stubborn; obstinate.
Word Forms & Grammar
intractable (comparative more intractable, superlative most intractable)
Words That Rhyme With Intractable
Origin of Intractable
From in- + tractable.
Word Facts for Intractable
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed |
| Comparative / superlative | more intractable, most intractable |
Intractable Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of intractable is /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (tɹæk).