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manipulable

UK/mə'nɪpjələbəl/US/mә'nipjulәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Easily manipulated, influenced, or controlled by others

易受操纵的;易被控制的

adj.

Able to be handled or operated

可操作的,可摆弄的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
manipul-hand
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=manipulable

From manipulate + -able = able to be handled or steered. Traces to manus (hand) via manipulus, 'a handful.' See manipulate.

Root man still carries 62 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Young children can be highly manipulable by advertising.

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