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Consummation vs Consummatory - What's the difference?

consummation | consummatory |

As a noun consummation

is the act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion.

As an adjective consummatory is

pertaining to consummation; consummative.

consummation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion.
  • The first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage.
  • The achievement of perfection.
  • Termination; the end (as of the world or of life).

    • consummatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to consummation; consummative
  • (biology) Describing any behaviour that has survival value