TRACTABLY

Etymology

Adverb

tractably (comparative more tractably, superlative most tractably)

In a tractable manner; with compliance or docility.

Source: Wiktionary


TRACTABLE

Tract"a*ble, a. Etym: [L. tractabilis, fr, tractare to draw violently, to handle, treat. See Treat, v. t.]

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’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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