Capable of being steered, able to be directed

ETYM Latin flexibilis: cf. French flexible.
1. Able to flex; able to bend easily; SYN. flexile.
2. Bends and snaps back readily without breaking.
3. Extended meanings; capable of change.

Capable of being guided.

Capable of being steered.

ETYM Latin tractabilis, fr, tractare to draw violently, to handle, treat. Related to Treat.
Easily managed (controlled or taught or molded).
Easily managed or led; obedient; malleable.

Docilely, compliantly