fractable: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Rare / ObsoleteLiterary / Archaic
Quick answer
What does “fractable” mean?
Capable of being handled, managed, or negotiated with.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Capable of being handled, managed, or negotiated with; tractable.
Describes a person or group that is cooperative, amenable, or easy to deal with in discussions or negotiations.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally obsolete in both varieties. No modern dialectal difference exists.
Connotations
Historically carried a formal, possibly slightly literary connotation.
Frequency
Not used in contemporary English. Found only in historical texts.
Grammar
How to Use “fractable” in a Sentence
Subject (person/group) + BE + fractableSubject (person/group) + prove/seem + fractableVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “fractable” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The local council, usually so fractable, surprised everyone with its firm resistance.
American English
- He hoped the committee would be fractable during the contract negotiations.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used in contemporary academic writing; potentially found in historical/literary analysis.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “fractable”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “fractable”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “fractable”
- Using it in modern speech/writing.
- Confusing it with 'fractionable' (capable of being divided).
- Using it to describe objects rather than people's disposition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an archaic word that is essentially obsolete in modern English. 'Tractable' is the standard term.
No. Historically, it described a person's or group's character or disposition as being easy to manage or negotiate with.
Primarily for reading historical or literary texts. It is not recommended for active use in speech or writing.
No common noun form exists. The related noun is 'tractability' or 'tractableness'.
Capable of being handled, managed, or negotiated with.
Fractable is usually literary / archaic in register.
Fractable: in British English it is pronounced /ˈfraktəb(ə)l/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈfræktəbəl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'FRACTurable' as something that can break – but 'FRACTable' is the opposite: a person who can be 'handled' without breaking the discussion.
Conceptual Metaphor
NEGOTIATION IS HANDLING AN OBJECT (a fractable person is an object that is easy to handle).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is the closest modern synonym for the archaic word 'fractable'?