Consummation, n.
Etymology: [L. consummatio.]
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 renownShak. Consummation of marrige, completion of the connubial relation by actual cohabition.
Shades of meaning
Fernald has no entry of its own for consummation; he lists it under act, end.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
actendaccomplishmentachievementactionboundboundarycessationclosecompletionconclusionconsequencedeeddesigndoingeffectexecutionexerciseexertionexpirationexploitextentextremityfeatfinalefinisfinishfulfilmentgoalintentissuelimitmotionmovementoperationoutcomeperformanceperiodpointproceedingpurposeresultterminationterminustiptransactionutmostuttermostwork