participatory

adjective/pɑrˈtɪsɪpəˌtɔri/

Frequency rank: #11,632 most common English word

Meaning

involving active participation or contribution from people rather than passive observation.

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Example sentence

The new school program uses participatory methods to keep students actively involved in their own learning.

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