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

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 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

Microsoft uses Copilot to describe the consultative role of its new tools in day-to-day work.

From Seattle Times

Two unions representing classroom teachers are holding consultative ballots over pay and formal strike ballots may follow this summer term.

From BBC

Some parties have questioned what that would look like, insisting that there can be no return to direct rule from London and that the Irish government would have to play a bigger consultative role.

From BBC

Related Words

• consulting