manipulable

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adjective

: capable of being manipulated

manipulability

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noun

ma·​nip·​u·​la·​bil·​i·​ty məˌnipyələˈbilətē How to pronounce manipulability (audio)
: the quality or state of being manipulable

Examples of manipulable in a Sentence

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Adjective
This is accomplished with some kind of manipulable floating fiat currency, probably accompanied by some kind of intentional manipulation of money supply and interest rates. Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 In a letter obtained by CNBC, the league outlines examples of event contracts that could be easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, related to officiating and knowable in advance — and asks that operators refrain from offering such trades. Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 Veronika has lived for 10 years in a complex, open environment filled with manipulable objects—a very different experience from that of cattle raised for milk and meat production. Jorge Garay, Wired News, 20 Jan. 2026 These markets are also manipulable. Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manipulable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manipulable was in 1881

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“Manipulable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manipulable. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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