deliberation
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for deliberation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Careful thought and discussion before making a decision.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use deliberation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
after careful deliberation
jury deliberation
lengthy deliberation
Etymology
This comes from Middle English deliberacioun, from Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberātiō; morphologically it is deliberate plus -ion.
Full origin of deliberation →Frequently asked questions
What does “deliberation” mean?
The word “deliberation” means careful thought and discussion before making a decision. In plain terms, the careful thinking or discussing that happens before reaching a decision.
How do you pronounce “deliberation”?
“Deliberation” is pronounced dih-lih-buh-RAY-shuhn (/dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “deliberation” in a sentence?
Here is “deliberation” used in a sentence: “After much deliberation, the committee approved the new policy.”
What part of speech is “deliberation”?
“Deliberation” is a noun.
Is “deliberation” a common word?
“Deliberation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
