CONSUMMATELY

Etymology

Adverb

consummately (comparative more consummately, superlative most consummately)

In a consummate manner

Source: Wiktionary


Con*sum"mate*ly, adv.

Definition: In a consummate manner; completely. T. Warton.

CONSUMMATE

Con*sum"mate, a. Etym: [L. consummatus, p.p. or consummare to accomplish, sum up; con- + summa sum. See Sum.]

Definition: Carried to the utmost extent or degree; of the highest quality; complete; perfect. "A man of perfect and consummate virtue." Addison. The little band held the post with consummate tenacity. Motley

Con"sum*mate, v. t. [imp & p. p. Consummated; p. pr & vb. n. Consummating.]

Definition: To bring to completion; to raise to the highest point or degree; to complete; to finish; to perfect; to achieve. To consummate this business happily. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.

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