CONSUMMATION

consummation

(noun) the act of bringing to completion or fruition

consummation

(noun) the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

consummation (countable and uncountable, plural consummations)

The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion.

The first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage.

The achievement of perfection.

Termination; the end (as of the world or of life).

(law) The date at which the mortgagor becomes contractually obligated to the mortgagee in a real estate transaction.

Source: Wiktionary


Con`sum*ma"tion, n. Etym: [L. consummatio.]

Definition: The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; completed; completion; perfection; termination; end (as of the world or of life). "Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. Shak. From its original to its consummation. Addison. Quiet consummation have, And renownShak. Consummation of marrige, completion of the connubial relation by actual cohabition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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