1. of, relating to, or serving as a consummation; bringing something to completion or perfection
Usage: formal; often used in philosophical or academic contexts
2. pursued or valued for its own sake rather than as a means to an end; intrinsically rewarding
Usage: philosophy; education

Examples

• The consummatory experience of finishing a long project brought deep satisfaction.
• In philosophy, consummatory values are those pursued for their own inherent worth.
• The final performance was the consummatory moment of months of rehearsal.
• Education should include both instrumental skills and consummatory experiences of learning.
• The consummatory act of signing the treaty marked the end of negotiations.