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

By flattening hierarchies and empowering team members, leaders model the same transparent, participatory principles that underpin healthy democracies. —Midhat Zwayen, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

The estrangement deepened with time, and now, Anita’s suspicions have taken the feud to a more pointed place, revealing a long, bitter fight over the legacy of the man who pioneered the personal, participatory style of reporting known as gonzo journalism. —New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026

The Park District this weekend launched its first ever citywide participatory budget program. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026

The 23-year-old Coello is from Spain, where padel and soccer are the top two participatory sports in the country. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 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