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intractable

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.

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wayward

English

Etymology

shortening of away +? -ward

Pronunciation

  • enPR: w?'w?rd, IPA(key): /?we?w?d/

Adjective

wayward (comparative more wayward, superlative most wayward)

  1. given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray
  2. obstinate, contrary and unpredictable
  3. (sports) not on target

Synonyms

  • willful, headstrong, perverse, obstinate, obdurate, contrary, disobedient, insubordinate, undisciplined, capricious, witherward, froward
  • See also Thesaurus:obstinate

Translations

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