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

Employment also contracted for the 30th consecutive month.

From MarketWatch

U.S. crude-oil inventories rose more than expected in a sixth consecutive weekly increase, while gasoline and distillate stocks fell, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The risk is that this third consecutive failure to qualify will deepen young people's disengagement from the Azzurri," she said.

From BBC

Italy’s national soccer team failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dollar extended its winning streak to three consecutive quarters in the first three months of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ensuing
• successive