consummate

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adj \ˈkän(t)-sə-mət, kən-ˈsə-mət\

Definition of CONSUMMATE

1
: complete in every detail : perfect
2
: extremely skilled and accomplished <a consummate liar> <a consummate professional>
3
: of the highest degree <consummate skill> <consummate cruelty>
con·sum·mate·ly adverb

Examples of CONSUMMATE

  1. He plays the piano with consummate skill.
  2. <consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture>

Origin of CONSUMMATE

Middle English consummat fulfilled, from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare to sum up, finish, from com- + summa sum
First Known Use: 1527

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