intractable

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Synonyms: intractably, intractible, untractable, intactable, tractable, distractable, intricable, untraceable, contractable, infractible, intastable

Antonyms: intractably, intractible, untractable, intactable, tractable, distractable, intricable, untraceable, contractable, infractible, intastable

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Adjective

1. Not [[tractable]]; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
2. {{lb|en|maths|of a mathematical problem}} Not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve.
3. Difficult to [[deal with]], [[solve]], or [[manage]]. {{q|of a problem}}
4. [[stubborn|Stubborn]]; [[obstinate]]. {{q|of a person}}
5. {{lb|en|medicine}} [[difficult|Difficult]] to [[treat]] (of a medical condition).

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