Consumated

/kənˈsuːmeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Past tense form of consumate; eaten or used up (archaic).

Etymology

Past tense of the archaic verb consumate, from Latin consumatus. This form is virtually obsolete in modern English.

Kelly Says

Most English speakers encountering 'consumated' would confuse it with 'consummated' (meaning completed/perfected), a mix-up that likely contributed to this word's disappearance.

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