GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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1.       
   manipulative (?), a.
   1. Of or pertaining to manipulation; performed by manipulation.
   
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   2. Prone to attempt to influence others by devious or subtle psychological means, in order to induce them to do what one wants.
   
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2.       
   manipulative (mȧ‑nĭpˈū́‑lȧ‑tĭv), n. (Education) Any object given to children to encourage them to learn by manipulating physical objects; applied especially to solid objects of varying geometrical shape that can be fit together to form larger aggregates.
   
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