adj

consummate

KON-suh-muht

Consummate (adj) means Extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind. Example: “She is a consummate professional who never misses a deadline.”

adj

Extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind.

"She is a consummate professional who never misses a deadline."

verb

To complete or finalize something, especially a plan or agreement.

"The two companies consummated the merger after months of negotiation."

To make a marriage legally or traditionally complete through first sexual intercourse.

"By tradition, the marriage was expected to be consummated on the wedding night."

How to use consummate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "highly skilled" (as an adjective) or "to complete/finalize" (as a verb).

Common pairings

a consummate professional consummate a deal consummate a marriage

Word forms

more consummate comparative, consummated past tense, consummates singular, most consummate superlative

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Etymology

From Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare, "to sum up, complete," from con- ("together") + summa ("a sum, total").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for consummate

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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.