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Term: tractable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Easily managed, controlled, or influenced; obedient; docile.

Example Sentence: The horse was tractable and responded well to its trainer's commands.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of being shaped, molded, or manipulated.

Example Sentence: The clay was tractable, allowing the artist to create intricate sculptures.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Easily led or directed; manageable.

Example Sentence: The board members found him to be a tractable leader who always took their opinions into account.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of being easily handled or worked on.

Example Sentence: The new software had a user-friendly interface, making it tractable for novice users.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of being treated or dealt with; manageable or controllable.

Example Sentence: The project was large, but the team broke it down into smaller tasks to make it more tractable.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of being believed or accepted; plausible.

Example Sentence: The detective presented a tractable explanation for the crime, which the jury found convincing.