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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.
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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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 S&P 500 has spent 10 consecutive trading days below its 200-day moving average, a rare occurrence not seen in 20 years.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Ye’s streak of 11 consecutive No. 1 debuts ended in 2024 with “Vultures 2,” a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That would be the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit percentage gains, continuing a trend of strong corporate profit despite consumer struggles with higher costs of living.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

They are barred from leaving the premises for three consecutive days without prior approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But this was the seventh consecutive play and the damage of being tackled play after play was taking its toll.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

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