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consummation

consummation

3 7.6
The act of finishing something so it is complete
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnsəˈmeɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : consumación
  • When the consummation of our purpose was still within sight.
  • reaches its consummation

I thought this conquest and consummation would be my crowning achievement.

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Examples

  • It represented the consummation of a dream to take part in Israel's resurgence as a nation.

  • But the path that led to this consummation was one of prolonged conflict.

    Academic text (1992)
  • In his December message to Congress, Jackson stated that the removal plan was rapidly approaching consummation.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Following the transaction's consummation, the California seller arranged for a transport company to claim the car in Wisconsin and deliver it to California.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The team celebrated the consummation of their project after months of hard work.

  • For the artist, the exhibition marked the consummation of years of dedication and creativity.

  • The successful completion of the treaty was seen as the consummation of diplomatic efforts.

Synonyms

accomplishment
vsconsummation
184 3.4

A successful task or goal that you finish

is the act of completing or fulfilling something, not only showing success
completion
vsconsummation
108 2.4

The act of finishing a task or project

is about achieving full fulfilment rather than only ending an activity
conclusion
vsconsummation
  • Formal
45 3.3

The formal end of an agreement or talks

is broader, applying to any act of bringing something to fulfilment
fruition
vsconsummation
32 7.0

The successful end of a plan or project

is the act of bringing something to fulfilment, not only the joyful result
attainment
vsconsummation
9 4.7

Reaching a goal or level through effort

is about bringing projects or plans to fulfilment rather than just reaching levels
finalization
vsconsummation
  • US
1 5.1

Completing something so it is ready to use

is about bringing something to full fulfilment not only formal closure
finishing
vsconsummation
2.5

The moment something comes to an end

is the act of bringing something to fulfilment rather than only ending it

Antonyms

557 1.3

Not reaching what was planned or expected

A state when something is not finished or has missing parts

How Complete

consummation
  • Formal
3 7.6
beginning
1.0

Surface Forms

consummation singular
consummations plural

Morphology

consummation = consummate (transparent) = consummate + ion

A straightforward nominalization: 'consummate' (to complete) + '-ion' yields 'consummation' meaning the act of completing.

Etymology

Consummation comes from the Latin parts con- 'together' and summus 'highest', like in sum or summit. So a consummation is the final, highest moment when a plan or project is finished and complete.