consecutive

[ kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv ]

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adjective

following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive: six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
marked by logical sequence.

Grammar. expressing consequence or result: a consecutive clause.

Origin of consecutive

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

Other words for consecutive

1	continuous

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Other words from consecutive

con·sec·u·tive·ly, adverb
con·sec·u·tive·ness, noun
non·con·sec·u·tive, adjective
non·con·sec·u·tive·ness, noun
un·con·sec·u·tive, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for consecutive

consecutive

/ (kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv) /

adjective

(of a narrative, account, etc) following chronological sequence
following one another without interruption; successive

characterized by logical sequence
music another word for parallel (def. 3)
grammar expressing consequence or result: consecutive clauses

Origin of consecutive

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

Derived forms of consecutive

consecutively, adverb
consecutiveness, noun

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