Consultatory

/kənˈsʌltətɔri/ adjective

Definition

Intended for or serving the purpose of consultation; having the nature of seeking advice.

Etymology

From Latin consultatorius, formed from consultare (to consult) with the suffix -tory meaning 'relating to.' A less common variant of consultative, largely obsolete.

Kelly Says

This word shows Latin's flexibility—Roman lawyers could add -tory to almost any verb to describe its purpose, creating such specific terms that most are now dead words.

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