Associations to the word «Deliberative»

Wiktionary

DELIBERATIVE, adjective. That deliberates, considers carefully.
DELIBERATIVE, noun. A discourse in which a question is discussed, or weighed and examined.
DELIBERATIVE, noun. A kind of rhetoric employed in proving a thing and convincing others of its truth, in order to persuade them to adopt it.

Dictionary definition

DELIBERATIVE, adjective. Involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination; "a deliberative body".

Wise words

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