manipulative
[muh-nip-yuh-ley-tiv, -yuh-luh-tiv]
- 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.
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- 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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Word Origin and History for manipulatively
manipulative
adj.
1816, in literal sense, from manipulate + -ive. Related: Manipulatively; manipulativeness.
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