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consulting

|con-sult-ing|

/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/

(consult)

seek advice

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Noun
consult	consults	consults	consults	consulted	consulted	consulting	consultation	consultant	consultancy

Etymology

Etymology Information

'consult' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consultare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sultare' meant 'to leap or jump.'

Historical Evolution

'consultare' transformed into the French word 'consulter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consult' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to deliberate or discuss together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to seek advice or information from.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'consult'.

He is consulting with his team about the project.

Adjective 1

engaged in the business of giving expert advice to people working in a professional or technical field.

She works for a consulting firm that specializes in environmental issues.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41