intractable

/ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/adj
High School
1

Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.

2

Not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve.

3

Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage. (of a problem)

4

Stubborn; obstinate. (of a person)

5

Difficult to treat (of a medical condition).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing