CONSUMMATE


Meaning of CONSUMMATE in English

■ verb 'kɒnsjʊmeɪt , -sə-

1》 make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.

2》 complete (a transaction).

■ adjective kən'sʌmət , 'kɒnsʌmət showing great skill and flair.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

consummation noun

consummator noun

Origin

ME: from L. consummat- , consummare 'bring to completion', from con- 'altogether' + summa 'sum total', feminine of summus 'highest, supreme'.

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