Definition

Not completed or fulfilled, especially in a romantic or sexual context.

Example

Their marriage remained unconsummated due to personal reasons.

Conversation

Have you heard about that movie with the unconsummated romance?

Yeah, I read some reviews — it sounds really intriguing.

I think it makes the story more interesting when there's tension like that.

Definitely! It keeps you guessing about what will happen next.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unconsummated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "consummare" (from Latin, meaning to complete or fulfill), and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a past action). The word "unconsummated" means not completed or fulfilled, particularly in the context of a relationship or agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') completing something ('consummare') — that's why unconsummated means something that has not been completed.

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