consultative

[ kuhn-suhl-tuh-tiv, kon-suhl-tey-tiv ]

adjective

1. of or relating to consultation; advisory.

consultative

/ kənˈsʌltətərɪ; kənˈsʌltətɪv; -trɪ /

adjective

1. available for, relating to, or involving consultation; advisory

Derived Forms

• conˈsultatively, adverb

Other Words From

• con·sulta·tive·ly adverb
• noncon·sulta·tive adjective
• noncon·sulta·tory adjective
• uncon·sulta·tive adjective
• uncon·sulta·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consultative¹

First recorded in 1575–85; consultat(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

Abu Omar Hassan, or Mohamed Hassan Darwish, is the head of the Supreme Shura Council, the top consultative body in Hamas.

From BBC

These include a piece published last year in Foreign Affairs that argued that the U.S. should bring in “more nuclear-capable U.S. weapons systems into South Korea, such as B-52s and F-35s,” and establish a nuclear “consultative group” — ideas that federal prosecutors say reflected the Yoon administration’s policy preferences.

From Los Angeles Times

If the BJP forms the government, it will be dependent on allies and will need to adopt a more consultative and deliberative approach.

From BBC

SPS’ “plan for a system of well-resourced schools” is built on three misleading or outright false claims: that it will reduce our budget deficit; that it will help kids and close equity gaps; and that it is the result of a consultative process with Seattle parents.

From Seattle Times

“We can expect his leadership to be more consultative … one that will emphasize the team concept wherein his key lieutenants will be prominent,” said law professor Tan.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• consulting