participative

adjective

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tive pär-ˈti-sə-pə-tiv How to pronounce participative (audio)
pər-,
-ˌpā-tiv
: relating to or involving participation
especially : of, relating to, or being a style of management in which subordinates participate in decision making

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Prioritize participative and consultative decision making. Venkat Rao, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 According to multiple studies, female leaders embrace a more transformational leadership style that follows a more participative and collaborative approach to solving complex problems. Jason Walker, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The series is made of a visual exchange that occurred between Sarah and Anthony following the usual practice of the artist, who is familiar with participative projects aimed at giving voice to under or misrepresented communities. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of participative was in 1951

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“Participative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participative. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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