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consultive

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Determined by, or relating to, consultation

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • consultive conference
  • consultive group
  • consultive selling

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: consultory

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

giving advice,

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an advisory memorandum
  • his function was purely consultative

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: advisory, consultative, consultatory

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English consult Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English consultive From consult + -ive.