ALL meanings of manipulatives
ma·nip·u·la·tive
M m - adjective manipulatives influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss. 1
- adjective manipulatives of or relating to manipulation of objects or parts of the body; serving to manipulate: spinal manipulative therapy. 1
- noun manipulatives Usually, manipulatives. 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. 1
- noun manipulatives Plural form of manipulative. 1