tractile

trac·tile

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trak-til, -tahyl]
- /ˈtræk tɪl, -taɪl/
- /ˈtræk.taɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trak-til, -tahyl]
- /ˈtræk tɪl, -taɪl/

Definitions of tractile word

adjective tractile capable of being drawn out in length; ductile. 1
adjective tractile capable of being drawn. 1
adjective tractile capable of being drawn out; ductile 0
adjective tractile that can be drawn out in length; ductile; tensile 0

See all 4 definitions of tractile

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Origin of tractile

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; < Latin tract(us) (see traction) + -ile

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Parts of speech for Tractile

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tractile

tractile popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tractile usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tractile

adj tractile

flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
formable — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
go with the flow — take a relaxed approach
malleable — capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
moldable — a hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state.

adjective tractile

whippy — of, relating to, or resembling a whip.
yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.

All 7 Synonyms of tractile