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consummate (adj.)

c. 1500, "complete, perfect, carried to the utmost extent or degree," from Latin consummatus "perfected, complete," past participle of consummare "sum up, complete," from assimilated form of com "together, with" (see con-) + summa "sum, total," from summus "highest" (see sum (n.)). Of persons, "accomplished, very qualified," from 1640s. Related: Consummately.

consummate (v.)

mid-15c., "to bring to completion, finish by completing what was intended," from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare "to sum up, make up, complete, finish," from assimilated form of com "together, with" (see con-) + summa "sum, total," from summus "highest" (see sum (n.)).

Meaning "to bring a marriage to completion" (by sexual intercourse) is from 1530s. Related: Consummated; consummating.

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Definitions of consummate from WordNet
1
consummate (adj.)
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers;
a consummate fool
Synonyms: arrant / complete / double-dyed / everlasting / gross / perfect / pure / sodding / stark / staring / thorough / thoroughgoing / utter / unadulterated
consummate (adj.)
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill;
a consummate artist
consummate skill
Synonyms: masterful / masterly / virtuoso
consummate (adj.)
perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities;
a consummate performance
consummate happiness
Synonyms: complete
2
consummate (v.)
fulfill sexually;
consummate a marriage
consummate (v.)
make perfect; bring to perfection;
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