participatory
UK: pɑːˈtɪsɪpətəri | US: pɑːrˈtɪsəpətɔːri
adj. involving or requiring active participation
adj. characterized by open collaboration or shared decision-making
participatory = participat<take part> + ory<adjective suffix>
- participat (from Latin participare, "to share or take part")
- ory (suffix forming adjectives, meaning "relating to or characterized by")
Etymology Origin:
The word "participatory" stems from the Latin participare ("to share"), combining pars (part) + capere (to take). The suffix -ory was added in Late Middle English to form adjectives indicating a quality or function. The term evolved to describe systems or activities where individuals actively engage, reflecting democratic or collaborative ideals.
The workshop adopted a participatory approach, encouraging all attendees to contribute ideas.
Participatory budgeting allows citizens to decide how public funds are spent.
The study focused on participatory art projects that involve community members.
A participatory democracy thrives on voter engagement beyond elections.
Teachers designed participatory lessons to boost student interaction.