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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-nip-yuh-luh-buh l]
- /məˈnɪp yə lə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [muh-nip-yuh-luh-buh l]
- /məˈnɪp yə lə bəl/
Definitions of manipulable word
- adjective manipulable capable of or susceptible to being manipulated; manipulatable. 1
- noun manipulable Suitable for, or able to be subjected to manipulation. 1
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Origin of manipulable
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; manipul(ate) + -able
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Parts of speech for Manipulable
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adjective
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preposition
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manipulable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
manipulable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manipulable
adj manipulable
- manageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
- limber — characterized by ease in bending the body; supple; lithe.
- spongy — of the nature of or resembling a sponge; light, porous, and elastic or readily compressible, as pith or bread.
- malleable — capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
- pliant — bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable: She manipulated the pliant clay.
adjective manipulable
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
Antonyms for manipulable
adj manipulable
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- unbend — to straighten from a bent form or position.
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