consecutive

American  

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk yə tɪv /

adjective

1. following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive.

   six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

   Synonyms:

   continuous

2. marked by logical sequence.

3. Grammar. expressing consequence or result.

   a consecutive clause.

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consecutive British  

/ kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv /

adjective

1. (of a narrative, account, etc) following chronological sequence

2. following one another without interruption; successive

3. characterized by logical sequence

4. music another word for parallel

5. grammar expressing consequence or result

   consecutive clauses

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Other Word Forms

• consecutively adverb
• consecutiveness noun
• nonconsecutive adjective
• nonconsecutiveness noun
• unconsecutive adjective

Etymology

Origin of consecutive

First recorded in 1605–15; consecut(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

Canadian production of marketable natural gas climbed 6.3% on-year, notching a third consecutive record high as domestic consumption and exports grew.

From The Wall Street Journal

A beat would be a welcome catalyst for Tesla stock, which has fallen for six consecutive weeks, dropping 13% over that span.

From Barron's

Inflation outpaced national home price appreciation for the eighth consecutive month, leaving real home values lower year over year.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s the first time in league history a team has opened a season with five consecutive shutouts.

From Los Angeles Times

This was the second consecutive meeting with no change.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• ensuing
• successive