Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-suhl-tnt]
- /kənˈsʌl tnt/
- /kənˈsʌl.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-suhl-tnt]
- /kənˈsʌl tnt/
Definitions of consultant word
- countable noun consultant A consultant is an experienced doctor with a high position, who specializes in one area of medicine. 3
- countable noun consultant A consultant is a person who gives expert advice to a person or organization on a particular subject. 3
- noun consultant a senior physician, esp a specialist, who is asked to confirm a diagnosis or treatment or to provide an opinion 3
- noun consultant a physician or surgeon holding the highest appointment in a particular branch of medicine or surgery in a hospital 3
- noun consultant a specialist who gives expert advice or information 3
- noun consultant a person who asks advice in a consultation 3
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Origin of consultant
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; (< F) < Latin consultant- (stem of consultāns, present participle of consultāre). See consult, -ant
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Parts of speech for Consultant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consultant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
consultant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consultant
noun consultant
- specialist — a person who devotes himself or herself to one subject or to one particular branch of a subject or pursuit.
- veteran — a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
- advisor — one who gives advice.
- counsel — Counsel is advice.
- pro — in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
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