manipular

adjective

ma·​nip·​u·​lar mə-ˈni-pyə-lər How to pronounce manipular (audio)
1
: of or relating to the ancient Roman maniple
2
: of, relating to, or performed by manipulation : manipulative

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of manipular was in 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Manipular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manipular. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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