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 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

There was a joke going around before the NBA Finals from X user Brooks Otterlake about how Wembanyama could succumb to the temptations of New York and spend his time distracted by the Rose Reading Room at the public library or a conference on participatory futures at The New School. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 10 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