consummate

 

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt, -sə-/
[with object]
  • make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse: his first wife refused to consummate their marriage
  • complete (a transaction): the property sale is consummated

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒns(j)ʌmət/
  • showing great skill and flair: she dressed with consummate elegance

Derivatives

consummately

adverb

consummator

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒns(j)əmeɪtə/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense 'completed, accomplished'): from Latin consummat- 'brought to completion', from the verb consummare, from con- 'altogether' + summa 'sum total', feminine of summus 'highest, supreme'

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