Definition of consummate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: extremely skilled and accomplished
a consummate liar a consummate professional
2
: of the highest degree
consummate skill consummate cruelty
3
: complete in every detail : perfect
a consummate model of a clipper ship
consummate
verb
consummated; consummating
Definition of consummate (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to make (marital union) complete by sexual intercourse
consummate a marriage
: to become perfected
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The first known use of consummate was in the 15th century
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