manipulator
manipulator Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person who controls, influences, or exploits others in a clever, unfair, or unscrupulous manner for personal gain.
"She realized too late that her business partner was a skilled manipulator who took credit for everyone else's work."
A mechanical or robotic device used to handle, move, or position objects remotely, especially hazardous, radioactive, or microscopic materials.
"The technician used a remote mechanical manipulator to safely transfer the radioactive samples inside the sealed chamber."
A person who handles, operates, or controls a tool, instrument, or artistic medium with physical skill.
"The magician was an extraordinary manipulator of cards and coins, leaving the audience completely baffled."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 19th century as an agent noun from the verb 'manipulate', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'manipulus' ('a handful'), combining 'manus' ('hand') and the root of 'plere' ('to fill').