consummation
ˌkɑnsəˈmeɪʃən
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Definition of consummation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
completionthe act of completing something successfully
  • The project reached its consummation after years of work.
completion culmination fulfillment
2.
relationshipDatedthe first act of sexual intercourse in marriageDated
  • The couple celebrated their consummation on their wedding night.
completion union
3.
achievementRarethe achievement of perfection or ultimate stateRare
  • The artist's work was the consummation of his career.
completion fulfillment
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Origin of consummation

Latin, consummatio (completion) + -ion (noun suffix)

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relationship
marriage that has been made official by consummation

Examples of consummation in a sentence

  • His hard work led to the consummation of the deal.
  • Their consummation marked a new beginning.
  • Consummation was awaited eagerly by the couple.
  • The novel's ending was the consummation of years of writing.
  • His promotion was the consummation of his hard work.

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  1. French:réalisation, consommation, ...
  2. German:Vollendung, Vollziehung, ...
  3. Italian:compimento, consumazione, ...
  4. Spanish:culminación, consumación matrimonial, ...
  5. Portuguese:conclusão, consumação, ...
  6. Chinese:圆满完成, 圆房, ...
  7. Japanese:完成, 初夜, ...
  8. Arabic:إِتْمام, الدُخُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁלָמָה, קִיּוּם הַנִּשּׂוּאִין, ...
  10. Russian:завершение, консуммация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завершення, шлюбна ніч, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्णता, संपूर्णता, ...
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