Definitions
- Describing something that can be easily controlled or influenced. - Referring to a situation or object that can be altered or changed according to one's will. - Talking about a person who is easily swayed or influenced by others.
- Referring to a task or situation that is doable or achievable. - Describing something that is easy to handle or control. - Talking about a person who is able to handle a situation or task without difficulty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that can be controlled or handled.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation or task.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's ability to handle a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Control: Manipulable implies a greater degree of control or influence over something than manageable.
- 2Difficulty: Manageable implies that something is easy to handle or control, while manipulable does not necessarily imply ease or difficulty.
- 3Purpose: Manipulable implies a specific intention to control or influence something, while manageable does not necessarily imply intention.
- 4Connotation: Manipulable can have negative connotations of deceit or dishonesty, while manageable is generally neutral or positive.
- 5Usage: Manipulable is less commonly used than manageable in everyday language.
Remember this!
Manipulable and manageable both describe something that can be controlled or handled. However, the difference between the two is their degree of control and the connotation associated with each word. Manipulable implies a greater degree of control or influence over something, often with negative connotations of deceit or dishonesty. On the other hand, manageable implies that something is easy to handle or control, with a neutral or positive connotation.
