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DELIBERATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does deliberative mean?
• DELIBERATIVE (adjective)
The adjective DELIBERATIVE has 1 sense:
1. involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination
Familiarity information: DELIBERATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination
Context example:
a deliberative body
Similar:
thoughtful (exhibiting or characterized by careful thought)
Derivation:
deliberate (discuss the pros and cons of an issue)
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