Consummating: meaning, definitions and examples

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consummating

 

[ kษ™nหˆsสŒmษ™หŒneษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To consummate means to complete or finalize something, especially a legal agreement or contract. In legal contexts, it often refers to the formal completion of a marriage, signifying that the marriage has been fully realized with a consummation of physical union. This term underscores the importance of achieving the intended goals or agreements, confirming that all necessary actions have been completed satisfactorily.

Synonyms

complete, execute, finalize

Examples of usage

  • They consummated their marriage in a quaint ceremony.
  • The contract was consummated with both parties signing.
  • The couple planned to consummate their relationship after the wedding.
Context #2 | Verb

romantic context

In a romantic or intimate context, to consummate implies the act of completing a physical relationship, typically referring to sexual intercourse. This aspect emphasizes the emotional and physical bonding that occurs between partners, marking a significant step in the progression of their relationship. Consummation often carries cultural and personal significance, being regarded as a rite of passage in many societies.

Synonyms

culminate, fulfill, seal

Examples of usage

  • They consummated their love on their honeymoon.
  • After years of dating, they finally consummated their relationship.
  • It was a moment of intimacy when they consummated their bond.

Translations

Translations of the word "consummating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consumando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคชเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vollziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggenapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะตั€ัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doprowadzanie do koล„ca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŒๆˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consommer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consumando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tamamlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„์„ฑํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุชู…ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzavล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzavretie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zakljuฤevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lokun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamamlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consumando

Word origin

The word 'consummate' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'consummatus', which means 'to bring to completion'. The prefix 'con-' denotes 'together' or 'completely', while 'summare' means 'to sum up' or 'to make whole'. Usage of the term has evolved over time, finding its place in both legal jargon concerning the finalization of contracts and in more personal contexts, especially relating to marriage and intimacy. The first known use of 'consummate' in English dates back to the 15th century, where it was used primarily in legal documents. Its implications have broadened, now encompassing a wider range of meanings that reflect completeness and fulfillment. Throughout the centuries, 'consummate' has maintained a nuanced, often significant role in the language, symbolizing the achievement of goals and the finalization of agreements, both in secular and sacred contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,430 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.