ma ‧ nip ‧ u ‧ la ‧ tive AC /məˈnɪpjələtɪv, məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv $ -leɪ-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ manipulation , ↑ manipulator ; verb : ↑ manipulate ; adjective : ↑ manipulative ]
1 . clever at controlling or deceiving people to get what you want – used in order to show disapproval:
She was sly, selfish, and manipulative.
2 . technical relating to the ability to handle objects in a skilful way:
Before a child can learn a musical instrument he or she first needs to acquire the necessary manipulative skills.
3 . [only before noun] technical relating to the skill of moving bones and joints into the correct position