consecutive Definition
- 1following continuously in order without interruption
- 2succeeding one another in unbroken or logical sequence
Using consecutive: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consecutive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
This is his fifth consecutive win.
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She has been absent for three consecutive days.
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The team has won three consecutive games.
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He has worked for the company for ten consecutive years.
consecutive Synonyms and Antonyms
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Antonyms for consecutive
Phrases with consecutive
consecutive numbers
numbers that follow each other in order, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Example
The sum of two consecutive numbers is always an odd number.
consecutive sentences
sentences that are served one after the other, without any time off for good behavior
Example
He was sentenced to five consecutive years in prison.
a type of interpreting where the interpreter waits for the speaker to finish a sentence or phrase before interpreting it into the target language
Example
The conference required consecutive interpreting, which made the proceedings slower than usual.
Origins of consecutive
from Latin 'consecutivus', from 'consequi' meaning 'follow'
Summary: consecutive in Brief
The term 'consecutive' [kənˈsekjətɪv] refers to things that follow each other in order without interruption. It can be used to describe a series of events or actions, such as 'This is his fifth consecutive win,' or a period of time, such as 'She has been absent for three consecutive days.' The term extends into phrases like 'consecutive numbers,' and 'consecutive sentences,' and is often used in formal contexts.
