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单词 consummatory
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Definition of consummatory in English:

consummatory

adjective ˌkɒns(j)ʊˈmeɪt(ə)rikənˈsʌmət(ə)ri
  • 1= consummative.

  • 2Physiology and Psychology. Designating an action that has direct survival value to an individual or a species, or that completes a behavioural sequence; relating to such an action.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Rous (?1581–1659), religious writer and politician. From consummate + -ory. Compare post-classical Latin consummatorius that completes or perfects (400).

 
 

Definition of consummatory in US English:

consummatory

adjective
  • 1= consummative.

  • 2Physiology and Psychology. Designating an action that has direct survival value to an individual or a species, or that completes a behavioural sequence; relating to such an action.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Rous (?1581–1659), religious writer and politician. From consummate + -ory. Compare post-classical Latin consummatorius that completes or perfects (400).

 
 
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