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tractable

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  1. 1. v. t. Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed; docile; manageable; governable; as, tractable children; a tractable learner. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. Capable of being handled; palpable; practicable; feasible; as, tractable measures. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. responsive to suggestions and influences Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed; docile; manageable; governable; as, tractable children; a tractable learner. I shall find them tractable enough. Shak. 2. Capable of being handled; palpable; practicable; feasible; as, tractable measures. [Obs.] Holder. --Tract"a*ble*ness, n. -- Tract"a/bly, adv. Source: webster
  6. 6. j:100 a. easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) Source: ecdict

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