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   Con·sum·ma·tion

   /ˌkänsəˈmāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse: "the eager consummation that follows a long and passionate seduction"
   • ▪ the point at which something is complete or finalized: "the consummation of a sale"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin consummatio(n-), from the verb consummare (see consummate).

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   What does consummation mean?

   • 性交, 圓房, （透過性交）使（婚姻或戀愛關係）完滿… 性交, 圆房, （通过性交）使（婚姻或恋爱关系）完满… consumación, cumplimiento, realización… consumação… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! consummation meaning: 1. the act of making a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex 2. the act of…. Learn more.

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   How many meanings does the noun consummation have?

   • There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun consummation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun consummation? How is the noun consummation pronounced? Where does the noun consummation come from? consommation consummātiōn- consummātiō

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   • Define consummately. consummately synonyms, consummately pronunciation, consummately translation, English dictionary definition of consummately. tr.v. con·sum·mat·ed , con·sum·mat·ing , con·sum·mates 1. a. To bring to completion or fruition; conclude: consummate a business transaction.

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   Why is consummation important?

   • In many traditions, consummation is an important act because it suggests the bride's virginity; the presence of blood is erroneously taken as definitive confirmation that the woman was a virgin.

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   Definition of consummation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   consummation. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English con‧sum‧ma‧tion /ˌkɒnsəˈmeɪʃən $ ˌkɑːn-/ noun [ singular, uncountable] formal 1 when people make a marriage or relationship complete by having sex 2 the point at which something is complete or perfect SYN realization the consummation of his ambitions Examples from the ...

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   Define consummation. consummation synonyms, consummation pronunciation, consummation translation, English dictionary definition of consummation. n. 1. The act of consummating; a fulfillment. 2. An ultimate goal or end. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   The meaning of CONSUMMATION is the act of consummating; specifically : the consummating of a marriage. How to use consummation in a sentence.

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   v.t. to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill. to complete (an arrangement, agreement, or the like) by a pledge or the signing of a contract: The company consummated its deal to buy a smaller firm.