Manipulably: meaning, definitions and examples

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manipulably

 

[ məˈnɪpjʊləbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

when someone can be easily controlled or influenced

Capable of being manipulated or controlled, especially in a deceitful or dishonest way. Susceptible to being influenced or swayed by others' actions or words.

Synonyms

exploitable, gullible, pliant.

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Word Description / Examples
manipulably

Used to describe a situation or a condition where something or someone can be easily influenced or controlled.

  • The software was designed manipulably to allow for easy updates
exploitable

Used to describe something or someone that can be used unfairly for one's own advantage, with a negative connotation.

  • The workers are in an exploitable position due to their lack of legal rights
gullible

Used to describe a person who is easily deceived or tricked because they are too trusting.

  • She was so gullible that she believed every story he told
pliant

Used to describe someone or something that is easily bent, flexible, or easily influenced, often without negative connotations.

  • The yoga instructor was impressed by her pliant body

Examples of usage

  • He was manipulably naive, always falling for the schemes of others.
  • The data was manipulably altered to support the false narrative.

Translations

Translations of the word "manipulably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manipulável

🇮🇳 संचालित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 manipulierbar

🇮🇩 dapat dimanipulasi

🇺🇦 маніпульований

🇵🇱 manipulowalny

🇯🇵 操作可能な

🇫🇷 manipulable

🇪🇸 manipulable

🇹🇷 manipüle edilebilir

🇰🇷 조작 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتلاعب

🇨🇿 manipulovatelný

🇸🇰 manipulovateľný

🇨🇳 可操控的

🇸🇮 manipulativen

🇮🇸 stjórnanlegur

🇰🇿 манипуляцияланатын

🇬🇪 მართვადი

🇦🇿 manipulyasiya olunabilir

🇲🇽 manipulable

Etymology

The word 'manipulably' is derived from the verb 'manipulate,' which originated in the early 19th century. It combines the prefix 'manipul-' meaning 'to handle or control' with the suffix '-able' indicating capability. The adverb 'manipulably' has become more prevalent in modern usage, especially in contexts discussing susceptibility to influence or control.

See also: manipulating, manipulation, manipulations, manipulative.