Consultative: meaning, definitions and examples

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consultative

[ kənˈsʌltətɪv ]

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business

Relating to or involving consultation, especially in a business or professional context.

Synonyms

advisory, collaborative, cooperative

Examples of usage

The company has adopted a more consultative approach to decision-making.
She plays a consultative role in the company, providing expert advice to the management team.

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government

Involving or relating to the process of consultation and collaboration in government decision-making.

Synonyms

deliberative, involving, participative

Examples of usage

The government has promised a more consultative approach to policy-making.
The consultative committee will review the proposed legislation before it is finalized.

Translations

Translations of the word "consultative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consultivo

🇮🇳 परामर्शदाता

🇩🇪 beratend

🇮🇩 konsultatif

🇺🇦 консультативний

🇵🇱 doradczy

🇯🇵 相談の

🇫🇷 consultatif

🇪🇸 consultivo

🇹🇷 danışma

🇰🇷 자문

🇸🇦 استشاري

🇨🇿 poradní

🇸🇰 poradný

🇨🇳 咨询的

🇸🇮 svetovalni

🇮🇸 ráðgefandi

🇰🇿 кеңес беруші

🇬🇪 საკონსულტაციო

🇦🇿 məsləhətçi

🇲🇽 consultivo

Word origin

The word 'consultative' originates from the verb 'consult' which is derived from the Latin word 'consultare', meaning 'to deliberate' or 'to discuss'. The adjective form 'consultative' first appeared in the late 19th century, emphasizing the importance of consultation and collaboration in various fields.