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

Considering it was the second consecutive season that Cronin had added at least eight new players, roster stability appears to have gone the way of baggy shorts.

From Los Angeles Times

But that would require Scotland winning consecutive games for the first time since the halcyon days of those early Euro 2024 qualifiers last year.

From BBC

He had a run of 37 consecutive wins, including 33 by knockout.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers are stacking wins and gaining confidence, having scored a season-high 27 in consecutive weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

Aldi has brought back Kevin the Carrot for his ninth consecutive year.

From BBC

Related Words

• ensuing
• successive