Consummation
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Definition
Consummation is the first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, especially the first such act after marriage.
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What does consummation mean?
In a sexual or relationship context, consummation refers to the first act of sexual intercourse between partners. The word is particularly associated with the first intercourse that follows marriage.
How the word is used
“Consummation” is a noun describing the act itself or its occurrence within the relationship. Outside its sexual meaning, the word can also refer to completion or the achievement of a final state, so the surrounding wording determines which sense is intended.