Definitions for deliberative

deliberative de·lib·er·a·tive

Spelling: [dih-lib-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]
IPA: /dɪˈlɪb ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv/

Deliberative is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 849 anagrams from letters in deliberative (abdeeeiilrtv).

Definitions for deliberative

adjective

  1. having the function of deliberating, as a legislative assembly:
  2. having to do with policy; dealing with the wisdom and expediency of a proposal:

Origin of deliberative

1545-55; Latin dēlīberātīvus, equivalent to dēlīberāt(us) (see deliberate) + -īvus -ive

Examples for deliberative

After the first outburst, she was quiet—the quiet that is deliberative, threatening.

One day a deliberative council of Issati chiefs was held, to consult respecting various matters.

deliberative oratory, which has its place in deliberative bodies.

Especially considered in combination with his attack on amendments, it is an assault on the deliberative character of the Senate.

The governor is president, and has a deliberative and casting vote.

“deliberative process” probably means, in this case, killing the legislation.

This is a deliberative conversation, and he tries to get as much meaning into as few words as possible.

"That can hardly be permitted at this time," said the other in a deliberative manner.

Designed as the deliberative power, the Senate had become instead the negative power, the selfish power.

President Obama is a thoughtful and deliberative decision maker who values debate and data.

Word Value for deliberative
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18

Words with friends

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