consummate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kənˈsʌmət/
KK: /kənˈsʌmət/
adjective
Definition
Complete or perfect in every way; having a high level of skill or accomplishment.
Example
She is a consummate professional who always delivers excellent work.
Conversation
Did you see that new artist's performance last night?
Yes, it was amazing! They are a consummate performer.
I know, right? Their skills are just incredible.
Totally! I can't wait to see them live again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
perfect
skilled
accomplished
Antonyms
incomplete
mediocre
unskilled
transitive verb
Definition
To complete or finish something, especially in a way that makes it fully successful or perfect.
Example
They decided to consummate their agreement with a formal signing ceremony.
Tense Forms
Past: consummated
Past Participle: consummated
Conversation
Did you hear that they finally consummate their relationship during the trip?
Yeah, everyone was talking about it!
I think it's great that they were able to consummate things after all this time.
Root Explanation
Consummate → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "summare" (from Latin "summus", meaning highest or total). The word "consummate" means to bring something to its highest point or to complete it fully.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing things 'together' ('con-') to reach the 'highest' point ('summus') — that's why consummate means to complete something fully.
Visually Confused Words
unconsummate
unconsummated
summate