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Refractory (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus; "the refractory period of a muscle fiber".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning 2

Stubbornly resistant to authority or control; "a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness"; "a refractory child".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Fractious
  • Recalcitrant

Related Words

  • Refractoriness (noun)

Meaning 3

Not responding to treatment; "a stubborn infection"; "a refractory case of acne"; "stubborn rust stains".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Stubborn

Related Words

  • Refractoriness (noun)
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