noun
consummation
Consummation (noun) means the completion or fulfillment of something, bringing it to its final, perfect state. Example: “The peace treaty was seen as the consummation of years of diplomacy.”
noun
1
The completion or fulfillment of something, bringing it to its final, perfect state.
"The peace treaty was seen as the consummation of years of diplomacy."
2
The first act of sexual intercourse in a marriage.
"In some traditions, the consummation of the marriage was treated as legally significant."
How to use consummation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe completion of something, or specifically the first sex within a marriage.
Common pairings
consummation of the marriage
the consummation of a deal
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Word forms
- Plural
- consummations
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Etymology
From Latin consummatio, from consummare ("to complete").
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Rhymes for consummation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “consummation” mean?
The word “consummation” means the completion or fulfillment of something, bringing it to its final, perfect state. In plain terms, the completion of something, or specifically the first sex within a marriage.
How do you use “consummation” in a sentence?
Here is “consummation” used in a sentence: “The peace treaty was seen as the consummation of years of diplomacy.”
What part of speech is “consummation”?
“Consummation” is a noun.
Where does the word “consummation” come from?
The word “consummation” comes from Latin. From Latin consummatio, from consummare ("to complete").
How many meanings does “consummation” have?
“Consummation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the completion or fulfillment of something, bringing it to its final, perfect state.
