consummating
ˈkɑnsəˌmeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of consummating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

completingRarebringing to completion or fulfillmentRare
  • The consummating act of signing the contract sealed the deal.
  • The consummating gesture was a firm handshake.
  • Their consummating efforts led to a successful project.
completing finalizing finishing
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Origin of consummating

Latin, consummare (to complete)

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  1. French:final, ...
  2. German:vollendend, ...
  3. Italian:conclusivo, ...
  4. Spanish:culminante, ...
  5. Portuguese:consumador, ...
  6. Chinese:完成的, ...
  7. Japanese:完了する, ...
  8. Arabic:متم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:завершающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завершальний, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरा करना, ...
consummate
ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪt

Definition of consummate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
skillextremely skilled and accomplished
  • He is a consummate professional in his field.
expert masterful proficient
2.
qualitycomplete or perfect in every way
  • His consummate skill was recognized by all..
flawless perfect

Verb

tr.
1.
task completioncomplete a task or project successfully
  • They consummated the deal with a handshake.
accomplish achieve
2.
marriagemake a marriage complete by first sexual intercourse
  • The couple consummated their marriage on their wedding night.
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in a way that shows great skill and ease
She solved the puzzle with consummate ease.

Origin of consummate

Latin, consummare (to complete)

Examples of consummate in a sentence

  • His consummate skills were unmatched in the competition.
  • Her performance was a consummate display of talent.
  • The artist's consummate attention to detail was evident in every piece.
  • The team consummated the project ahead of schedule.
  • He consummated his responsibilities with great efficiency.
  • They planned to consummate their union after the ceremony.

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  1. French:accompli, achever, ...
  2. German:versiert, vollenden, ...
  3. Italian:consumato, concludere, ...
  4. Spanish:consumado, consumar, ...
  5. Portuguese:exímio, consumar, ...
  6. Chinese:技艺高超的, 完成, ...
  7. Japanese:熟練した, 完了する, ...
  8. Arabic:بارِع, أتمَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוּלֶּה, לְהַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:высококлассный, завершать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:висококваліфікований, завершити, ...
  12. Hindi:निपुण, पूरा करना, ...
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