Consummation

Quick meaning: Consummation is a noun meaning The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage.
2. The achievement of perfection.
3. Termination; the end (as of the world or of life); an end or resulting state.
4. (law) The date at which the mortgagor becomes contractually obligated to the mortgagee in a real estate transaction.

Example Sentences

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

It may be supposed that from the spread of information all real danger from ignorance is past. Not so, good reader, that is a consummation as yet "devoutly to be wished."

It was the consummation of plans designed on Tufton Street, and of an alliance with Ms. Truss stretching back years. Under her watch, Britain has become a libertarian laboratory.

I emptied my revolver upon him as he lay, and should have done the same with its mate had not two hunters at that moment come upon the ground and prevented any further consummation of my designs.

Word Forms

• consummations

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include completion, use, fulfillment, perfection, consuming, consumer.

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