intractability (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: ɪnˌtɹæktəˈbɪləti
Definition
The quality of being difficult or impossible to control, manage, or solve.
Examples
The intractability of the economic crisis worried many analysts.
Her intractability in negotiations made reaching an agreement impossible.
Scientists are struggling with the intractability of certain diseases.
How to Use intractability
- intractability of X (prepositional phrase)
- The difficulty or resistance associated with a specific problem, situation, or entity. — "The intractability of the climate crisis demands immediate global action."
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