consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv]

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.

consecutive

/ 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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of consecutive¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of consecutive¹

C17: from French consécutif, from Latin consecūtus having followed, from consequī to pursue

Example Sentences

Those fears had fueled four consecutive daily drops in the S&P 500 index leading up to Wednesday, as questions swirl about returns on AI investments.

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Italy overpowered Austria in the Davis Cup quarter-finals to move a step closer to becoming the first nation to win three consecutive titles for 53 years.

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Executives said the additional spending is necessary after the retailer reported its 12th consecutive quarter of weak or falling sales Wednesday.

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The small-cap trade is our third consecutive fear trade.

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The small-cap trade is our third consecutive fear trade.

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Related Words

• ensuing 
• successive