Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TRACT'A-BLE
TRACT-A-BIL'I-TYTRACT'A-BLE-NESS
TRACT'A-BLE, a. [L. tractabilis, from tracto, to handle or lead; Fr. traitable; It. trattabile.]
- That may be easily led, taught or managed; docile; manageable, governable; as, tractable children; a tractable learner. Locke.
- Palpable; such as may be handled; as, tractable measures. Holder.
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