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

Derived Forms

• conˈsecutively, adverb
• conˈsecutiveness, noun

Other Words From

• 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

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

But over the international break Villa were left to stew on four consecutive defeats in all competitions and a record of just one win in six in the Premier League.

From BBC

Amid the negotiations, Israel has stepped up its air campaign across Lebanon but, after three consecutive days of strikes on Beirut, there were no attacks on the capital during Hochstein’s visit.

From BBC

The Dodgers are already well on their way to paying luxury tax penalties for a fifth consecutive year.

From Los Angeles Times

After missing the playoffs for a franchise-worst fourth consecutive season and setting records for defeats, the team fired coach Curt Miller and promised better results.

From Los Angeles Times

The average temperature in a local area must be zero degrees Celsius - or less - for seven days in a row, or be forecast to be below freezing for seven consecutive days.

From BBC

Related Words

• ensuing
• successive