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 film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

Per tradition, the event kicks off at noon Friday with One Dance, a joyous participatory group dance put on by dance group Rhythm & Motion at Jessie Square, on Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets in San Francisco. —Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

As festival food continues to evolve from simple concessions into full-scale culinary experiences, Buldak’s presence at Coachella highlights how brands are increasingly using major cultural moments to create immersive, participatory environments. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026

Culture today is participatory, fast-moving and community-owned. —Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 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