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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe completion of something, or specifically the first sex within a marriage.

Common pairings
consummation of the marriage the consummation of a deal

Word forms

consummations plural

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Etymology

From Latin consummatio, from consummare ("to complete").

Origin: Latin

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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.

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