TechnologySeptember 2, 2026
deliberative
di-LIB-uh-ray-tiv
Definition
Relating to or involving long, careful consideration or the formal discussion and weighing of options before a decision is made.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'deliberare,' meaning to weigh in one's mind, which combines 'de-' (completely) and 'librare' (to weigh or balance).
In the news
The author uses the phrase 'non-deliberative model of governance' to describe a system where decisions are made by biased mathematical models rather than through thoughtful human debate and public consensus.
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