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consultant

Syllabification: (con·sult·ant)
Pronunciation: /kənˈsəltnt/

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Definition of consultant

noun

  • 1a person who provides expert advice professionally.
  • 2 [usually as modifier] British a hospital doctor of senior rank within a specific field:a consultant pediatrician

Origin:

late 17th century (in the sense 'a person who consults'): probably from French, from Latin consultare (see consult)

The ending of consultant is -ant.

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