participatory

adjective

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​to·​ry pär-ˈti-sə-pə-ˌtȯr-ē 

pər-

: characterized by or involving participation

especially : providing the opportunity for individual participation

participatory democracy

participatory management

Examples of participatory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Visitors can enter a replica of a milliner’s shop from the early 20th century where L’Usine de Films Amateurs, a participatory short-film studio founded by French director Michel Gondry, will offer free weekly filmmaking workshops. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Theme parks are also, at their core, a form of participatory art, inviting us to take on a starring role. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In participatory budgeting, several wards, as well as the Chicago Park District, set aside portions of discretionary funds for projects endorsed by residents. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The Armory Sculpture section will include pieces by Sonya Clark, Rafael Ferrer, and Kaloki Nyamai, while the Armory Spotlight booth, given over to El Museo del Barrio this year, will feature a participatory textile installation by Lulu Varona. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for participatory

• adjudicatory
• anticipatory
• articulatory
• classificatory
• conciliatory
• congratulatory
• discriminatory
• ejaculatory
• emancipatory
• hallucinatory
• interlaboratory
• interrogatory