What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unconsecutive
Example
The numbers on the lottery ticket were unconsecutive. [unconsecutive: adjective]
Example
The days I work are unconsecutive, so I have some free time in between. [unconsecutive: adjective]
nonconsecutive
Example
He missed two nonconsecutive days of work last week. [nonconsecutive: adjective]
Example
The athlete won the championship title for the second nonconsecutive year. [nonconsecutive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nonconsecutive is more commonly used than unconsecutive in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unconsecutive and nonconsecutive?
Both unconsecutive and nonconsecutive are formal words and are typically used in academic or technical writing rather than in casual conversation.
