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View synonyms for manipulative
manipulative
[ muh-nip-yuh-ley-tiv, -yuh-luh-tiv ]
adjective
- influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
a manipulative boss.
- of or relating to manipulation of objects or parts of the body; serving to manipulate:
spinal manipulative therapy.
noun
- Usually manipulatives. any of various objects or materials that students can touch and move around in order to help them learn mathematical and other concepts:
the use of blocks, flashcards, and other manipulatives in the classroom.
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Other Words From
- ma·nipu·lative·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of manipulative1
First recorded in 1815–20; manipulat(e) ( def ) + -ive ( def )
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