As a verb, consummate means to bring something to its completion, such as a transaction, concept, plan or action.
Marriages are said to be consummated when the act of sexual intercourse has taken place after the ceremony. In some theologies or societies, a marriage is not considered a binding contract until and unless it has been consummated. Within the Catholic Church, a valid marriage that has been sanctioned by the church can not be dissolved in any manner after it has been consummated.
In the United States legal system, there have been Supreme Court rulings that a marriage could be declared null and void if it had not been consummated.
The adjectiveconsummate describes something that is complete or a person that is supremely skilled.
Etymology
The word consummate is probably derived from the Latin roots 'com' and 'summa'.
Being consummate in initiative, being consummate in vigilance, admirable friendship, and maintaining one's livelihood in tune.
He emulates consummate conviction in those who are consummate in conviction, consummate virtue in those who are consummate in virtue, consummate generosity in those who are consummate in generosity, and consummate discernment in those who are consummate in discernment.
Being consummate in conviction, being consummate in virtue, being consummate in generosity, being consummate in discernment.
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