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consecutive
[ kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv ]
adjective
- following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive:
six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Synonyms: continuous
- marked by logical sequence.
- Grammar. expressing consequence or result:
a consecutive clause.
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
- 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of consecutive1
Example Sentences
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.
The Dodgers are already well on their way to paying luxury tax penalties for a fifth consecutive year.
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.
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.
Max Verstappen is on the verge of securing a fourth consecutive drivers' championship as Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas for the first of three races to finish the 2024 season.
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