assistive

adjective

as·sis·tive ə-ˈsi-stiv

: providing aid or assistance

specifically : designed or intended to assist disabled persons

assistive technology

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These assistive devices were functionally capable but emotionally hollow. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Initially appearing in updates to the Pixel 11 family before a wider release, the assistive technology adds subtle on-screen markers that shift with the environment to help reduce motion sickness. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The school's mission is to improve the lives of students with learning differences and neurodivergences through small class sizes, low student to teacher ratio, assistive technology, social pragmatic support and learning accommodations. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 The boy brought the concept to life through MakeGood, a nonprofit that uses 3D printing to manufacture custom assistive devices for individuals with disabilities, per its site. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assistive

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assist entry 1 + -ive

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1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of assistive was in 1771

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assistive

adjective

as·sist·ive ə-ˈsis-tiv

: providing aid or assistance

specifically : designed or intended to assist a disabled person in performing an activity, task, or function especially in an independent manner

assistive technology

Assistive devices help with the performance of daily activities. Most familiar are canes, crutches, and walkers. Other examples of simple assistive devices are raised toilet seats and firm pillows placed under the seats of chairs to help people with hip or knee arthritis to rise from a sitting position. —Simeon Margolis, The Johns Hopkins White Pages

With some assistive devices, the visually impaired can do a variety of office jobs, using computers and telephones. —Eric Aasen, The Dallas Morning News

Assistive technology (AT) by its very nature consists of a variety of personal and customized tools for multiple learning styles and physical challenges. —Kelly Ahrens, Learning & Leading with Technology

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