different between intractable vs antagonistic

English

Etymology

From in- +? tractable

Adjective

intractable (comparative more intractable, superlative most intractable)

1. Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
2. (mathematics) (of a mathematical problem) Not able to be solved.
3. (of a problem) Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage.
4. (of a person) Stubborn; obstinate.
5. (medicine) Difficult to treat (of a medical condition).

Derived terms

• intractability
• intractableness
• intractably

Translations

References

• intractable in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• intractable in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

English

Etymology

From antagonist +? -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /æn.tæ.??.?n?s.t?k/

Adjective

antagonistic (comparative more antagonistic, superlative most antagonistic)

1. Contending or acting against.
   • 1855, Henry Hart Milman, History of Latin Christianity^[1]:

     They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic.

   • 1866, American Journal of Pharmacy and the Sciences Supporting Public Health:

     Though the tephrosia is a powerful agent, and, if carried too far beyond the antagonistic action of the poison, is, I presume, not entirely without danger, I have never known any bad symptoms to arise from its use.
2. (biochemistry) Relating to an antagonist

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:combative

Translations

Anagrams

• anti-agnostic, antiagnostic