consummation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of completing or fulfilling a contract, especially a marriage.

  - "After the wedding ceremony, the consummation of the marriage took place."
  - "The consummation of the business deal was the delivery of the goods."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consummation
communion , rhumebation , illumination

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Variants

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consummation , consummations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'consummatus', meaning 'completed' or 'perfected'.

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Trivia

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1. In some legal jurisdictions, the failure to consummate a marriage within a certain time frame after the wedding ceremony can lead to the marriage being annulled.

2. The term 'consummation' is also used in the context of the Catholic Church to refer to the act of receiving the Eucharist for the first time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marriage: Consummation is a significant aspect of marriage, as it signifies the completion of the marriage ceremony and the beginning of the married life.

2. Sexual intercourse: Consummation is often used to refer to the first sexual intercourse between a married couple.

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Culture

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In literature and art, consummation often represents the culmination of a relationship or desire. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the consummation of their marriage leads to their tragic deaths.

How to Memorize "consummation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wedding ceremony and the bride and groom consummating their marriage.
   - Visualize the completion of a project or task, symbolizing consummation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consummation' with 'completion' or 'fulfillment'.
   - Think of a wedding ring as a symbol of consummation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Consummate the Deal' to remember the meaning of consummation as the completion of a deal or contract.

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