English Explanatory Dictionary

consultation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of consulting.
  2. A conference for the exchange of information and advice.
  3. An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.
name
  1. The 42nd sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ [ˌkɒnsɫ̩ˈteɪʃn̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-consultation.wav /ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ [ˌkɑnsɫ̩ˈteɪʃn̩] /ˌkɔnsəlˈtæɪʃən/ [ˌkɔnsɫ̩ˈtæɪʃn̩] /ˌkɒnsəlˈtæɪʃən/ /kənsəlˈʈeʃən/

Word forms

consultation consultations

Etymology

From Middle French consultation, from Latin consultatio. Morphologically consult + -ation.

Derived words

consultational interconsultation postconsultation preconsultation reconsultation teleconsultation videoconsultation
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