I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌrād.]iv, -āt], ]ēv also ]əv; -b(ə)rəd.], -rət] adjective
Etymology: Latin deliberativus, from deliberatus + -ivus -ive
: of, relating to, or marked by deliberation : proceeding or acting by discussion and examination : engaged in or devoted to deliberation
a deliberative body
— see deliberative assembly
• de·lib·er·a·tive·ly ]ə̇vlē, -li adverb
• de·lib·er·a·tive·ness ]ə̇vnə̇s noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
obsolete : a deliberative discourse or topic