Manipulate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈnɪpjÊŠleɪt/

Origin

Back-formation from {{3}}

Full definition of manipulate

Verb

1. (transitive) To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
2. (transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
3. (transitive, medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose

Related terms

• manipulandum noun
• manipulation noun