<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss.</li><li>Of or relating to manipulation of objects or parts of the body; serving to manipulate: spinal manipulative therapy.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Usually manipulatives.</li><li>Any of various objects or materials that students can touch and move around in order to help them learn mathematical and other concepts: the use of blocks, flashcards, and other manipulatives in the classroom.</li></ul>