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- [verb kon-suh-meyt; adjective kuh n-suhm-it, kon-suh-mit]
- /verb ˈkɒn səˌmeɪt; adjective kənˈsʌm ɪt, ˈkɒn sə mɪt/
- /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/
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- [verb kon-suh-meyt; adjective kuh n-suhm-it, kon-suh-mit]
- /verb ˈkɒn səˌmeɪt; adjective kənˈsʌm ɪt, ˈkɒn sə mɪt/
Definitions of consummate word
- adjective consummate You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful. 3
- verb consummate If two people consummate a marriage or relationship, they make it complete by having sex. 3
- verb consummate To consummate an agreement means to complete it. 3
- verb consummate to bring to completion or perfection; fulfil 3
- verb consummate to complete (a marriage) legally by sexual intercourse 3
- adjective consummate accomplished or supremely skilled 3
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Origin of consummate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin consummātus (past participle of consummāre to complete, bring to perfection), equivalent to con- con- + summ(a) sum + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Consummate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consummate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
consummate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consummate
verb consummate
- terminate — to bring to an end; put an end to: to terminate a contract.
- polish off — to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
- perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
- accomplish — If you accomplish something, you succeed in doing it.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
adjective consummate
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- skillful — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
- talented — having talent or special ability; gifted.
Antonyms for consummate
verb consummate
- commence — When something commences or you commence it, it begins.
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- give up — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
- begin — To begin to do something means to start doing it.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
adjective consummate
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
- imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- unfinished — not finished; incomplete or unaccomplished.
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