Tract"a*ble (?), a. [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.