consultative

/kən'sʌltətiv/

Thân thiện

The committee held a consultative meeting to discuss the new policy.

Definition

Adjective 1. Providing advice or recommendations; advisory: Used to describe a person, group, or process whose primary role is to give counsel or suggestions, rather than to make final decisions. 2. Involving or characterized by consultation: Pertaining to a process of seeking opinions, information, or advice from others before making a decision.

Usage

The word "consultative" describes a non-authoritative, advisory function or a collaborative process. It is often used in formal, professional, or organizational contexts. * It is typically used before a noun (e.g., a consultative body, a consultative process). * It can follow a linking verb like "be" or "become" (e.g., The committee's role is purely consultative).

Examples

• The board established a consultative panel of industry experts to review the proposal.
• Her position on the project is consultative; she provides guidance but the final decision rests with the manager.
• The government engaged in a consultative process with community leaders before implementing the new policy.
• The report's findings are consultative in nature, offering recommendations for future action.

Advanced Usage

• "Purely consultative": Emphasizes that a role or body has no decision-making power whatsoever, only the authority to advise.
  • The union's role in the restructuring was purely consultative.
• "Consultative approach/style": Describes a method of management or leadership that actively seeks input from others.
  • The new director is known for her consultative style, always seeking team feedback.

Variants and Related Words

• Consult (verb): To seek information or advice from someone.
• Consultation (noun): The act of consulting or a meeting held for this purpose.
• Consultant (noun): A person who provides professional advice, typically in a specific field.
• Advisory (adjective): Very similar in meaning to "consultative," often used interchangeably. ("Advisory" can also function as a noun meaning an official warning or recommendation.)

Synonyms

• Advisory
• Recommending
• Counseling
• Non-executive (in specific organizational contexts)

Antonyms

• Decisive
• Authoritative
• Executive
• Mandatory

Học thuật

Adjective

1. giving advice
   • an advisory memorandum, his function was purely consultative

Từ đồng nghĩa

• advisory
• consultatory
• consultive