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

Swift beat out Korean group Stray Kids, which came in second -- its highest-ever ranking and the third consecutive year in the global top five.

From Barron's

The country’s western regions are flooded after its 35th consecutive day of rain – the longest streak since records began in 1959.

From Barron's

The Spaniard made Royer pay, eventually reeling off five consecutive games to wrap up victory.

From Barron's

A man has gone missing in the Loire River in the flood-hit west of France, an official said, as the country on Wednesday marked a record-breaking streak of 35 consecutive days of rain.

From Barron's

Shiffrin entered the race knowing that it was her last chance to take something away from these Games—or be shut out for a second consecutive Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ensuing
• successive