consummate
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for consummate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind.
“She is a consummate professional who never misses a deadline.”
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How to use consummate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a consummate professional
consummate a deal
consummate a marriage
Etymology
From Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare, "to sum up, complete," from con- ("together") + summa ("a sum, total").
Full origin of consummate →Frequently asked questions
What does “consummate” mean?
The word “consummate” means extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind. In plain terms, either "highly skilled" (as an adjective) or "to complete/finalize" (as a verb).
How do you pronounce “consummate”?
“Consummate” is pronounced KON-suh-muht (/ˈkɑnsəmət/ in IPA).
How do you use “consummate” in a sentence?
Here is “consummate” used in a sentence: “She is a consummate professional who never misses a deadline.”
What part of speech is “consummate”?
Depending on how it is used, “consummate” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “consummate” come from?
The word “consummate” comes from Latin. From Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare, "to sum up, complete," from con- ("together") + summa ("a sum, total").
How many meanings does “consummate” have?
“Consummate” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind.
Related words
consummation
consummator
