mid-15c., from Latin consummatus "perfected, complete," past participle of consummare "sum up, complete" (see consummation). Of persons, "accomplished, very qualified," from 1640s. Related: Consummately.
consummate (v.)
1520s, "to bring to completion," from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare "to sum up, make up, complete, finish" (see consummation). Meaning "to bring a marriage to completion" (by sexual intercourse) is from 1530s. Related: Consummated; consummating.
例文
1. Those familiar with Sanders call him a consumate politician.
サンダースをよく知っている人たちは、彼を腕のいい政治家と呼んでいる。
2.He acted the part with consumate skill.
見事な演技で演じた。
3.She was a consumate performer.
彼女は芸に秀でたパフォーマーだ。/
4.This landscape painting is a consumate work of art.
この山水画はすでに進化している。
5.There have been several close calls,but no one has been able to consumate a deal.