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Definitions for assistive
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. assistiveadjective

    giving assistance

Wiktionary

  1. assistiveadjective

    Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with a disability

ChatGPT

  1. assistive

    Assistive refers to any device, system, or design that helps or supports people, particularly those with disabilities, in performing tasks more independently and effectively. This could include assistive technologies, tools or resources. It is meant to enhance the functional capabilities and improve the quality of life of the individuals.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Assistiveadjective

    lending aid, helping

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of assistive in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of assistive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of assistive in a Sentence

  1. Monica Perez:

    It's not the first time an individual with severe clinically complete paralysis has walked with assistive technology without the help of a therapist, but it's tremendously important that in more cases the potential of these approaches can be demonstrated.

  2. Dale Fairchild:

    If someone is that good at playing a musical instrument, that, in itself, is like another language. So, you've just allowed that child to move to the next level. Danielle’s older sister created a plastic device to help hold her bow for her viola, which has one string less than a violin. The plastic device has helped, but she still needs more flexibility. Christopher has an assistive device to play the cello, but he said it's a little too heavy. Giavedoni plans to remake Danielle’s device by using a mold of her wrist and hand, and he’ll lighten Christopher’s device. For us, it's being able to let these kids show other kids and adults that ‘Don't look at me for what I don't have. Look at all the great things I can do,’.

  3. Paul Osterman:

    You're not going to have a robot taking you to the bathroom. You're not going to have a robot chatting to you during the day, you'll have assistive devices that make for better care but don't replace workers.

  4. Ady Barkan:

    This video is doctored -- and a flagrant attempt to spread misinformation at the expense of a man who uses assistive technology, it should be removed. Now.

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