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consummation

con·sum·ma·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-suh-mey-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒn səˈmeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-suh-mey-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒn səˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of consummation word

  • noun consummation a consummating or being consummated; completion; fulfillment 3
  • noun consummation an end; conclusion; outcome 3
  • noun consummation the act of consummating; completion. 1
  • noun consummation the state of being consummated; perfection; fulfillment. 1
  • noun consummation The point at which something is complete or finalized. 1
  • noun consummation bringing to completion 1

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Origin of consummation

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English consummacioun (< Middle French) < Latin consummātiōn- (stem of consummātiō). See consummate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Consummation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

consummation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

consummation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for consummation

noun consummation

  • completion — the act of completing, or finishing
  • culmination — Something, especially something important, that is the culmination of an activity, process, or series of events happens at the end of it.
  • perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
  • realization — the making or being made real of something imagined, planned, etc.
  • wrap — to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.

Antonyms for consummation

noun consummation

  • imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
  • commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
  • beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
  • opening — an open or clear space.
  • start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.

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