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
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Controlling as an adjective:
Exerting control over a person or thing.
Examples:
"His mother is very controlling."
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Controlling as a verb:
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Controlling as a noun:
The act of exerting control.
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Manipulative as an adjective:
Using manipulation purposefully.
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Manipulative as an adjective:
Tending to manipulate.
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Manipulative as an adjective (pejorative):
Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.
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Manipulative as a noun (mathematics):
A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.