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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:
  2. marked by logical sequence.

  3. Grammar.expressing consequence or result.

    a consecutive clause.



consecutive

/ əˈɛʊɪ /

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 51Թ Forms

  • consecutively adverb
  • consecutiveness noun
  • nonconsecutive adjective
  • nonconsecutiveness noun
  • unconsecutive adjective
  • Dzˈ𳦳ܳپ adverb
  • Dzˈ𳦳ܳپԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of consecutive1

First recorded in 1605–15; consecut(ion) + -ive
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of consecutive1

C17: from French DzԲéܳپ, from Latin DzԲūٳܲ having followed, from DzԲī to pursue
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His exit came as Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth consecutive day.

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The setback broke LAFC’s run of 10 consecutive undefeated matches across all competition, but it will have an opportunity to bounce back quickly.

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Five years after leaving Old Trafford, Gomes is set for a second consecutive season in the Champions League - with his dream of playing in a World Cup for England still alive.

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For a season of excellence, Hernandez has been named The Times’ baseball player of the year for the second consecutive season.

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For years, consecutive US presidents have said that Mr Tice, a former US Marine captain, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was a law student at the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington, was alive.

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