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Definition of participatory - 2 dictionary results

par⋅tic⋅i⋅pate

  [pahr-tis-uh-peyt] verb, -pat⋅ed, -pat⋅ing.
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–verb (used without object)
1. to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually fol. by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.
–verb (used with object)
2. Archaic. to take or have a part or share in; partake in; share.
Origin:
1525–35; < L participātus (ptp. of participāre to share), equiv. to particip- (s. of particeps) taking part, partner (see participle ) + -ātus -ate 1

Related forms:
par⋅tic⋅i⋅pat⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
par⋅tic⋅i⋅pa⋅tive, adjective
par⋅tic⋅i⋅pa⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
par⋅tic⋅i⋅pa⋅tor, noun
par⋅tic⋅i⋅pa⋅to⋅ry  [pahr-tis-uh-puh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective

Synonyms:
1. See share 1 .
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par·tic·i·pa·to·ry   (pär-tĭs'ə-pə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  Marked by, requiring, or involving participation, especially affording the opportunity for individual participation: a participatory democracy.
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