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

Innovation is deliberatively non-participatory, driven by a small group seeking to rapidly and massively scale operations.

From Science Daily

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

Related Words

• calculated
• contemplative