What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subsecutive
Example
The company experienced subsecutive quarters of growth followed by a decline. [subsecutive: adjective]
Example
The team won three subsecutive games before losing the fourth. [subsecutive: adjective]
consecutive
Example
The athlete won five consecutive races in a row. [consecutive: adjective]
Example
I have been working for ten consecutive hours without a break. [consecutive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Consecutive is more commonly used than subsecutive in everyday language. Consecutive is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while subsecutive is less common and refers to a sequence of events with breaks or interruptions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between subsecutive and consecutive?
Both subsecutive and consecutive are formal words, but consecutive is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
