What is manipular?

Manipular is a term that refers to a type of military unit in ancient Rome. It was made up of smaller units of soldiers known as maniples, which typically consisted of between 120 and 160 soldiers. Manipular units were used by the Roman army during the Republican period and were organized into larger formations known as legions. The term "manipular" is derived from the Latin word manipulus, which means "a handful" or "a small group." The manipular system was designed to provide the Roman army with flexibility and adaptability on the battlefield, as well as allow for more efficient command and control of troops. The manipular system eventually gave way to the more rigid cohort system during the Imperial period of Rome.