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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ · UK /məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv/
manipulative means: Using clever or unfair methods to make other people do what you want.
adjective
Using clever or unfair methods to make other people do what you want.
- His behavior was manipulative.
- She used manipulative tactics to win their support.
- The advertisement felt dishonest and manipulative.
noun
An object students move or handle to help them understand a mathematical idea.
- Each child received a manipulative.
- The teacher used manipulatives to explain fractions.
- These wooden manipulatives help students learn to count.
Questions about manipulative
What does manipulative mean?
Using clever or unfair methods to make other people do what you want.
What is manipulative in other languages?
Türkçe: manipülatif · Español: manipulador · Français: manipulateur · Deutsch: manipulativ · Italiano: manipolatore · 日本語: 人を操る
How do you pronounce manipulative?
In American English /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/; in British English /məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv/.
How do you use manipulative in a sentence?
His behavior was manipulative. She used manipulative tactics to win their support.
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