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intractile

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Not tractile; incapable of being drawn out or extended.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • intractile muscles
  • intractile tentacles

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From in- + tractile.