consummation
Definitions
The point at which something is complete or finalized.
The completion of a marriage by sexual intercourse.
The ultimate end or fulfillment of a desire or ambition.
Examples
The signing of the treaty marked the final consummation of the peace agreement between the two nations.
He viewed the completion of his lifelong project as the ultimate consummation of his professional career.
The marriage was celebrated with great joy, marking the formal consummation of their long-standing engagement.
Synonyms
completion culmination fulfillment realization conclusion climax achievement
Antonyms
beginning commencement failure incompletion start inception frustration