consummation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
  2. noun the act of bringing to completion or fruition

WordNet

Con`sum*ma"tion noun
Etymology
L. consummatio.
Definitions
  1. The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; completed; completion; perfection; termination; end (as of the world or of life).
    "Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. Shak.
    From its original to its consummation. Addison.
    Quiet consummation have, And renownd be thy grave. Shak.

Webster 1913