Consummation: meaning, definitions and examples

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consummation

 

[ ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

end

The action of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse. The point at which something is complete or finalized. The highest point or degree; the climax.

Synonyms

climax, completion, culmination

Examples of usage

  • She saw the consummation of their love in their wedding day.
  • The consummation of the deal was the signing of the contract.
Context #2 | Noun

achievement

The achievement of an aim or goal. The state of being perfected or completed. The act of achieving a perfect union or integration.

Synonyms

accomplishment, fulfillment, realization

Examples of usage

  • The consummation of his lifelong dream brought tears of joy to his eyes.
  • The consummation of the project required dedication and hard work.

Translations

Translations of the word "consummation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consumação

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

🇩🇪 Vollendung

🇮🇩 penyelesaian

🇺🇦 завершення

🇵🇱 zakończenie

🇯🇵 完了 (kanryō)

🇫🇷 consommation

🇪🇸 consumación

🇹🇷 tamamlanma

🇰🇷 완성 (wanseong)

🇸🇦 إتمام (itmam)

🇨🇿 dokončení

🇸🇰 dokončenie

🇨🇳 完成 (wánchéng)

🇸🇮 dokončanje

🇮🇸 fullkomnun

🇰🇿 аяқталу

🇬🇪 დასრულება (dasruleba)

🇦🇿 tamamlama

🇲🇽 consumación

Word origin

The word 'consummation' has its origins in Latin, from the verb 'consummare', meaning 'to sum up' or 'to bring to completion'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used in the context of marriage to refer to the completion of the marriage by sexual intercourse. Over time, the word has come to encompass a broader sense of completion, achievement, and fulfillment.

See also: consumable, consume, consumed, consumer, consumerism, consumers, consuming, consumption, consumptive.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,816, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.