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- [in-trak-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtræk tə bəl/
- /intracta.bli/
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- [in-trak-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtræk tə bəl/
Definitions of intractably word
- adjective intractably not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition. 1
- adjective intractably (of things) hard to shape or work with: an intractable metal. 1
- adjective intractably hard to treat, relieve, or cure: the intractable pain in his leg. 1
- noun intractably an intractable person. 1
- noun intractably In an intractable manner; uncontrollably; unmanageably. 1
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Origin of intractably
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Latin word intractābilis, dating back to 1535-45. See in-3, tractable
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Parts of speech for Intractably
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adjective
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preposition
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intractably popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
intractably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intractably
adv intractably
- firmly — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- inflexibly — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- resolutely — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- unreasonably — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- mulish — of or like a mule, as being very stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.
adverb intractably
- stubbornly — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- headstrongly — In a headstrong manner.
Antonyms for intractably
adv intractably
- obediently — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- docilely — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
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