Meaning & use
consultative
Involving consultation, especially seeking advice or opinions before making a decision.
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The company adopted a consultative approach, asking employees for feedback before major changes.
Doctors increasingly favor a consultative style that treats patients as partners in care.
A note on using this word
Consultative describes a decision-making style based on gathering input, distinct from unilateral or top-down approaches.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
authoritarian
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