consummation

  • 11consummation — con|sum|ma|tion [ˌkɔnsəˈmeıʃən US ˌka:n ] n [singular, U] formal 1.) when people make a marriage or relationship complete by having sex 2.) the point at which something is complete or perfect ▪ the consummation of his ambitions …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12consummation — con|sum|ma|tion [ ,kansə meıʃn ] noun uncount FORMAL 1. ) the act of consummating a marriage or relationship 2. ) the time at which something is finally completed: the consummation of her whole life s work …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 13consummation — noun (U) formal 1 the act of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sex 2 the point at which something is complete or perfect: the consummation of his ambitions …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14consummation — UK [ˌkɒnsəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkɑnsəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [uncountable] formal 1) the act of consummating a marriage or relationship 2) the time at which something is finally completed the consummation of her whole life s work …

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  • 15consummation — consummate ► VERB 1) make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse. 2) complete (a transaction). ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing great skill and flair. DERIVATIVES consummately adverb consummation noun consummator noun …

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  • 16Consummation of marriage — Consummation Con sum*ma tion (k[o^]n s[u^]m*m[=a] sh[u^]n), n. [L. consummatio.] The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; completion; perfection; termination; end (as of the world or of life). [1913 Webster] T is a consummation …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 17Consummation (album) — Consummation Studio album by Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra Released …

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  • 18Consummation (disambiguation) — Consummation is the initial sexual act made within a marriage. Consummation can also refer to: Consummation (album), 1970 recording See also: Consummation of days, event predicted in Daniel Chapter 12, verses 1 4 (in Book of Daniel) Consummation… …

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  • 19consummation of marriage — full sexual intercourse between married persons after their marriage by the insertion of the penis into the vagina. Inability to consummate because of impotence or refusal to consummate is a ground for nullity of the marriage. Collins dictionary… …

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  • 20consummation — noun a) The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion. b) The first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage …

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