assistive

adjective

as·​sis·​tive ə-ˈsi-stiv How to pronounce assistive (audio)
: providing aid or assistance
specifically : designed or intended to assist disabled persons
assistive technology

Examples of assistive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use assistive devices, including braces and walkers, to manage symptoms and help prevent joint damage. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024 But experts say that the huge data sets and powerful computing systems behind more recent AI models are accelerating what’s possible in the assistive tech space. Clare Duffy, CNN, 8 July 2024 The Colorado crash is also one of hundreds involving Tesla vehicles investigated by federal or state officials for the role the company’s assistive driving technology may have played in a collision. Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 27 June 2024 Experts said the ordeal reflected a national struggle for individuals seeking repairs to assistive mobility technology like wheelchair lifts. Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for assistive 

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Word History

Etymology

assist entry 1 + -ive

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of assistive was in 1771

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Cite this Entry

“Assistive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistive. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

assistive

adjective
as·​sist·​ive ə-ˈsis-tiv How to pronounce assistive (audio)
: providing aid or assistance
specifically : designed or intended to assist a disabled person in performing an activity, task, or function especially in an independent manner
assistive technology
Assistive devices help with the performance of daily activities. Most familiar are canes, crutches, and walkers. Other examples of simple assistive devices are raised toilet seats and firm pillows placed under the seats of chairs to help people with hip or knee arthritis to rise from a sitting position. Simeon Margolis, The Johns Hopkins White Pages
With some assistive devices, the visually impaired can do a variety of office jobs, using computers and telephones. Eric Aasen, The Dallas Morning News
Assistive technology (AT) by its very nature consists of a variety of personal and customized tools for multiple learning styles and physical challenges. Kelly Ahrens, Learning & Leading with Technology
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