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deliberative

de·lib·er·a·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-lib-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]
    • /dɪˈlɪb ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv/
    • /dɪˈlɪbərətɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-lib-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]
    • /dɪˈlɪb ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv/

Definitions of deliberative word

  • adjective deliberative A deliberative institution or procedure has the power or the right to make important decisions. 3
  • adjective deliberative involved in, organized for, or having the function of deliberating 3
  • adjective deliberative characterized by or resulting from deliberation 3
  • adjective deliberative of or for deliberating 3
  • adjective deliberative having the function of deliberating, as a legislative assembly: a deliberative body. 1
  • adjective deliberative having to do with policy; dealing with the wisdom and expediency of a proposal: a deliberative speech. 1

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Origin of deliberative

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin dēlīberātīvus, equivalent to dēlīberāt(us) (see deliberate) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Deliberative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deliberative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

deliberative usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for deliberative

adj deliberative

  • calculated — If something is calculated to have a particular effect, it is specially done or arranged in order to have that effect.
  • contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
  • cogitative — capable of thinking
  • meditative — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
  • planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.

adjective deliberative

  • considered — A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.
  • premeditated — done deliberately; planned in advance: a premeditated murder.
  • intentional — done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.

Antonyms for deliberative

adjective deliberative

  • casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.

Top questions with deliberative

  • what is a deliberative argument?
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