51Թ

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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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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈ𳦳ܳپ, adverb
  • Dzˈ𳦳ܳپԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz···پ· adverb
  • Dz···پ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·Dz···پ adjective
  • non·Dz···پ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·Dz···پ adjective
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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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California’s population increased for the second consecutive year, with much of the growth coming to the state’s biggest cities, according to new data from the California Department of Finance released Thursday.

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However, O'Sullivan, 49, appearing at this stage for the 14th time, clicked into gear and responded with three consecutive half centuries of his own as he took the next three frames to lead 3-2.

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But the board, heeding landlords who argue that inflation is sucking their accounts dry, voted for rent hikes for three consecutive years, from 2022 to 2024, provoking outrage among tenants and their advocates.

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It marked the sixth consecutive finals clash between the teams and it was the closest margin in that span mostly because of the reflexes of Royals goalie Brandon De La Rosa, who made 20 saves.

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It was also the third consecutive come-from-behind win for the Oilers, the first time they’ve done that in the franchise’s playoff history.

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