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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 Word Forms

  • Dz···پ· adverb
  • Dz···پ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·Dz···پ adjective
  • non·Dz···پ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·Dz···پ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of consecutive1

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

Origin of consecutive1

C17: from French DzԲéܳپ, from Latin DzԲūٳܲ having followed, from DzԲī to pursue
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Example Sentences

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No more than five consecutive wins in all competitions.

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Domestic energy prices are forecast to fall in July, reversing three consecutive increases in regulator Ofgem's price cap.

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That franchise has gone 54 consecutive years without taking a quarterback in the first round, easily an NFL record.

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If Snead selects a player in the first round it will mark the first time since 2015 and 2016 that he did so in consecutive years.

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For the third consecutive year, the Chargers could take another wide receiver in the first two days of the draft with hopes to give quarterback Justin Herbert more weapons.

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