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

Currently, only a handful of outdoor free movie screenings of nostalgic favorites like The Princess Diaries and Clue appear on the center's calendar of events, along with some participatory workshops for kids. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 24 June 2026

The highly mutable nature of street life and the participatory character of the show means its tone can shift drastically from tour to tour, even within the same night. — Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Capture Every Shared Moment The World Cup is a participatory ritual, and the Ostand case is built to help fans record the energy of watching together. — New Atlas, 14 June 2026

Beyond onboard participatory science initiatives, Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic continue to support scientific research, education, and mentorship programs off the ship. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 11 June 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