consultative

adjective

con·​sul·​ta·​tive kən-ˈsəl-tə-tiv  ˈkän(t)-səl-ˌtā-tiv 

: of, relating to, or intended for consultation : advisory

a consultative committee

a consultative document

Examples of consultative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such positions that demand administrative depth often don’t build the consultative credibility needed to become an HR business partner, which uses a different skill set. — Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026

The actuary performs a variety of analytical and consultative tasks for the California Department of Insurance, along with providing support on special projects. — Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026

Employers appear willing to hire, train and develop newcomers remotely—particularly in roles centered on technology, analytics and consultative expertise. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends the consultative ministerial meeting in Riyadh, on March 19, 2026. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for consultative

• resultative

Medical Definition

consultative

adjective

con·​sul·​ta·​tive kən-ˈsəl-tət-iv  ˈkän(t)-səl-ˌtāt-iv 

: of, relating to, or intended for consultation

neurologic services are typically consultative

—Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology