consecutive
Americanadjective
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following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive.
six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
- Synonyms:
- continuous
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marked by logical sequence.
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Grammar. expressing consequence or result.
a consecutive clause.
adjective
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(of a narrative, account, etc) following chronological sequence
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following one another without interruption; successive
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characterized by logical sequence
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music another word for parallel
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grammar expressing consequence or result
consecutive clauses
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
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The Trojans lose a fifth consecutive game after building a five-point lead at halftime but get outscored by 20 points in the second half by the No. 12 Cornhuskers.
From Los Angeles Times
It was the second consecutive annual decline for the EV maker.
From Barron's
Iran's group matches in what would be their fourth consecutive World Cup are against New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, then Egypt in Seattle.
From BBC
In Dawlish, Devon, two black swan nests and 10 eggs were washed away after consecutive January storms brought torrential rain and caused the brook to breach its banks.
From BBC
But China's Wu, 22, responded in stunning fashion to level the match at 4-4 by reeling off three consecutive frames thanks to a pair of half-centuries and a 122 break.
From BBC
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