consummatory behavior

American  

noun

Ethology.

1. a behavior pattern that occurs in response to a stimulus and that achieves the satisfaction of a specific drive, as the eating of captured prey by a hungry predator (distinguished from appetitive behavior).

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Etymology

Origin of consummatory behavior

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“Technology, consumer behavior, competition, capital requirements are all evolving at an unprecedented pace ... When we acquired NBCUniversal, more than 15 years ago, the industry looked very different.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The price spike happened too recently for the quarterly data to reflect its impact, but investors will be alert for any management commentary and forecasts that address the affect on consumer behavior.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It can also be found in consumer behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“Macro uncertainty continued to put pressure on input costs and consumer behavior, especially lower-income consumers for beer,” Goyal said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

But others who study consumer behavior say that the wanting and getting of material goods is not just a competitive exercise.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times