consummation

noun

con·​sum·​ma·​tion ˌkän-sə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: the act of consummating

the consummation of a contract by mutual signature

specifically : the consummating of a marriage

2

: the ultimate end : finish

Synonyms

• capper
• close
• closing
• conclusion
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finale
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• homestretch
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

Examples of consummation in a Sentence

the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations

the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning

Recent Examples on the Web

In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg. —Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

The agreement with state regulators likely delays the possible consummation of the deal until at least October as the Colorado trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30. —Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024

Comcast appeared to pour cold water on the main impediment to consummation of the new agreements. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1