Consultant etymology

English

English word consultant comes from Latin consulo, Latin consultum, Latin -sulere, Latin com-, Latin -to (Forms frequentative verbs from existing verbs.)

Etymology of consultant

Detailed word origin of consultant

Dictionary entry Language Definition
consulo Latin (lat) (ambitransitive, followed by the accusative or with de) I reflect upon, deliberate over, think (something) over.. (intransitive) I reflect, take thought, think things over.. (intransitive, followed by the dative) I am mindful of, pay attention to (someone's safety, life; dignity, reputation, etc.). (intransitive, followed by the dative) I look after the interests of, take care of (someone).. [...]
consultum Latin (lat) A decree, decision, resolution, plan, action taken, or measure adopted. A response by an oracle to the consultation or inquiry of a deity.
-sulere Latin (lat)
com- Latin (lat)
-to Latin (lat) Forms frequentative verbs from existing verbs.
consulto Latin (lat) (with dative) I take care.. I consider, reflect.. I consult, deliberate, ask counsel of.
consulter French (fr) To consult. To refer to.
consultant French (fr) Consultant Consulting.
consultant English (en) A person or party that is consulted.. A person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, or help in an area or specialty. Alternatively, a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.

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