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

The project even has a participatory character, since the charity that manages the eight Royal Parks is offering visitors the chance to purchase a plot in the garden, for £22 (around €25) per square meter. —Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 14 Apr. 2026

By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026

When participatory demand management works Our research shows that individual actions, when implemented by a lot of people, can measurably improve water supplies’ reliability. —Dave White, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026

This year, the Park District launched a participatory budgeting initiative, giving residents a direct voice in how funds are invested in their neighborhood parks. —Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 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