Definition of Assistive

1. Adjective. Giving assistance.

Similar to: Helpful
Derivative terms: Assist

Definition of Assistive

1. a. Lending aid, helping.

Definition of Assistive

1. Adjective. Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with a disability ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Assistive

1. [adj]

Literary usage of Assistive

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Massage and therapeutic exercise by Mary McMillan (1921)
"CHAPTER II MOVEMENTS TO JOINTS—PASSIVE, ACTIVE, RESISTIVE (TWO FORMS), Assistive w THERE are four distinctive types of therapeutic exercise, or movements ..."

2. Meeting the Needs of People With Disabilities Through Federal Technology edited by Constance A. Morella (2001)
"I am encouraged that the role of the National Laboratories relative to assistive technology is being discussed. Based on past experiences, ..."

3. Trends in the Health of Older Americans: U. S., 1994 by R. A. Cohen, J. F. Van Nostrand (1996)
"Dressing Independent—Does not currently require any assistance in dressing or dresses with the help of an assistive device. ..."

4. Helping State and Local Governments Comply with the ADA: An Assessment of edited by Ruby G. Moy (2000)
"405 Judith Fein, "A History of Legislative Support for Assistive Technology," Journal of Special Education Technology, vol. ..."

5. Health U. S., 1999 edited by Ellen A. Kramarow, Harold R. Lentzner (2000)
"íJA Assistive Devices • Assistive devices are important tools in managing health and prolonging independent living. Devices such as hearing aids, ..."

6. Guide to Disability and Rehabilitation Periodicalsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act, NIDRR supports comprehensive, consumer- driven state plans for the delivery of assistive technology. ..."

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