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

Tesla stock rose in premarket trading, potentially extending its gains to five consecutive days.

From Barron's

He won his second consecutive European title and took bronze at worlds.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, Crown jumped 8% following a strong earnings report, breaking out after five consecutive weeks of exceptionally tight closes, all within just 1% of each another.

From Barron's

Andrew Castro scored 17 points for La Mirada, which had won 14 consecutive games.

From Los Angeles Times

In the week running up to giving birth, Beth says she went to the hospital on three consecutive days.

From BBC

Related Words

• ensuing
• successive