deliberative

[ dih-lib-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv ]

adjective

1. having the function of deliberating, as a legislative assembly:

   a deliberative body.

2. having to do with policy; dealing with the wisdom and expediency of a proposal:

   a deliberative speech.

deliberative

/ dɪˈlɪbərətɪv /

adjective

1. involved in, organized for, or having the function of deliberating

   a deliberative assembly

2. characterized by or resulting from deliberation

   a deliberative conclusion

Derived Forms

• deˈliberativeness, noun
• deˈliberatively, adverb

Other Words From

• de·liber·a·tive·ly adverb
• de·liber·a·tive·ness noun
• unde·liber·a·tive adjective
• unde·liber·a·tive·ly adverb
• unde·liber·a·tive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deliberative¹

1545–55; < Latin dēlīberātīvus, equivalent to dēlīberāt ( us ) ( deliberate ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

Asked why now by reporters, Mr LeBlanc said the decision to designate a group as a terrorist entity is a “deliberative process” made on advice of security services and with foreign policy considerations.

From BBC

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

"We're a deliberative democracy. And there's something incredibly beautiful about that, and whether a conviction results or an acquittal, this is how the system is supposed to work."

From Salon

“To fulfill that need, Hecate Grid undertakes a very deliberative approach to potential development,” said Bobby Howard, a senior manager of development and origination at Hecate Energy.

From Los Angeles Times

"When people are denied access to deliberative channels of decision-making, they will then turn to street protests."

From Salon

Related Words

• calculated
• contemplative