adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to manipulation.

   "manipulatory approach"

Example

More examples

"Tentacles usually occur in pairs, sometimes with both sensory and manipulatory functions."

Etymology

From manipulate + -ory.

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