The difference between Controlling and Manipulative

When used as nouns, controlling means the act of exerting control, whereas manipulative means a manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

When used as adjectives, controlling means exerting control over a person or thing, whereas manipulative means using manipulation purposefully.


check bellow for the other definitions of Controlling and Manipulative

  1. Controlling as an adjective:

    Exerting control over a person or thing.

    Examples:

    "His mother is very controlling."

  1. Controlling as a verb:

  1. Controlling as a noun:

    The act of exerting control.

  1. Manipulative as an adjective:

    Using manipulation purposefully.

  2. Manipulative as an adjective:

    Tending to manipulate.

  3. Manipulative as an adjective (pejorative):

    Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

  1. Manipulative as a noun (mathematics):

    A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

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