Consultation
/ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
The act of seeking advice or information from someone.
Did you know?The word 'consultation' is linked to ancient practices of divination, where advice was sought from oracles and sages, blending wisdom with the arcane.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
consultatio
“The act of deliberating or seeking counsel.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
consultare
“To deliberate, to seek advice, or to consider.”
Old French
Old French
consultation
“A meeting for discussion or advice.”
Middle English
Middle English
consultacioun
“The act of consulting or taking counsel.”
Modern English
English
consultation
“The formal act of seeking advice or discussing matters.”
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