tractable

• Beschreibt eine Person, ein Problem oder ein Material, mit dem leicht umzugehen ist, das sich leicht beeinflussen oder lösen lässt; fügsam, gefügig und gut handhabbar.

Describes a person, problem, or material that is easy to control, influence, or deal with.

1. Easily managed or controlledC1formal

   Describes a person, animal, or situation that is easy to deal with, control, or influence.

   Fügsam

   • The new horse is surprisingly tractable and responds well to commands.
   • A tractable child is easier to teach in a classroom setting.
   • The problem proved to be tractable with the right approach.

   Synonymeamenablecompliantcontrollabledocilegovernablemanageableobedientsubmissivetameyielding

   Antonymeintractableobstinaterecalcitrantrefractorystubbornuncontrollableunmanageable

2. Easily shaped or workedC1formal

   Describes a material that is easy to shape, mold, or work with.

   Formbar

   • Gold is a tractable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets.
   • The clay was soft and tractable, perfect for sculpting.
   • Tractable materials are preferred in manufacturing complex parts.

   Synonymeductileflexiblemalleableplasticpliablesuppleworkable

   Antonymeintractablerefractorystubborn