Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

consummatory-behaviour

Noun

/kənˈsʌməˌtɔri bɪˈheɪvjər/

Definition

Consummatory behavior refers to the final actions taken to achieve a desired goal, often involving satisfaction of a need or a desire.

Examples

After months of preparation, the celebratory dinner was the consummatory behavior marking the successful project completion.
The cat’s purring and kneading can be seen as consummatory behavior after it has caught its prey.

Meaning

The term describes actions that complete a process or fulfill a purpose, typically associated with achieving a state of satisfaction or completion in response to a stimulus.