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Webster 1913 Edition


Consummation

Conˊsum-ma′tion

(kŏnˊsŭm-mā′shŭn)
,
Noun.
[L.
consummatio
.]
The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; completion; perfection; termination; end (as of the world or of life).
’T is a
consummation

Devoutly to be wished.
Shakespeare
From its original to its
consummation
.
Addison.
Quiet
consummation
have,
And renownéd be thy grave.
Shakespeare
Consummation of marriage
,
completion of the connubial relation by actual cohabition.

Webster 1828 Edition


Consummation

CONSUMMATION

,
Noun.
[L.]
1.
Completion; end; perfection of a word, process or scheme.
2.
The end or completion of the present system of things; the end of the world.
3.
Death; the end of life.
Consummation of marriage, the most intimate union of the sexes, which completes the connubial relation.

Definition 2024


consummation

consummation

English

Noun

consummation (plural consummations)

  1. The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion.
  2. The first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage.
  3. The achievement of perfection.
  4. Termination; the end (as of the world or of life).

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