manipulatory

ma·nip·u·late

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Definitions of manipulatory word

verb with object manipulatory to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner: to manipulate people's feelings. 1
verb with object manipulatory to handle, manage, or use, especially with skill, in some process of treatment or performance: to manipulate a large tractor. 1
verb with object manipulatory to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one's purpose or advantage. 1
verb with object manipulatory Medicine/Medical. to examine or treat by skillful use of the hands, as in palpation, reduction of dislocations, or changing the position of a fetus. 1
noun manipulatory Of or pertaining to manipulation. 1

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; back formation from manipulation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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