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consecutive

adjective
con·​sec·​u·​tive | \ kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv How to pronounce consecutive (audio) , -kə-tiv\

Definition of consecutive

: following one after the other in order : successive served four consecutive terms in office
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Other Words from consecutive

consecutiveness noun

Concurrent and Consecutive

Consecutive has a good deal in common with the complementary word concurrent. Besides the fact that both begin with the prefix con- (meaning “with, together”), each word deals with the time-order in which several things happen. Concurrent describes things that are occurring, or people who are doing something, at the same time, such as “concurrent users” of a computer program. Consecutive refers to things that are arranged or happen in a sequential order. A criminal who serves a consecutive sentence does time for one conviction after another. If that person gets a concurrent sentence, he or she undergoes all punishments at the same time.

Examples of consecutive in a Sentence

the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games

Recent Examples on the Web

 Florida had won 31 consecutive games over Kentucky, a streak that dates back to 1987 before a 27–16 home loss last year. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "College Football Week 3 Picks: Will Any Favorites Slip Up on the Road?," 12 Sep. 2019 After three years of one-sided Terry victories against rival Lamar Consolidated, the Battle of the ‘Berg football series has produced consecutive games decided late. — Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Lamar Consolidated, Terry resume football rivalry," 11 Sep. 2019 Caden has opened with three consecutive 100-yard games. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "High school football: Campo Verde's Calloway brothers push each other to succeed," 11 Sep. 2019 Folsom has won 16 consecutive games since beginning last year with a 14-0 loss at De La Salle, including the program’s fourth state championship in December. — Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, "What’s next for De La Salle: High-flying Folsom," 10 Sep. 2019 Jack Coan broke his career high for passing yards in a second consecutive game. — Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com, "5 things we learned about Big Ten football after Week 2, including Jim Harbaugh’s embarrassing day and Wisconsin’s sizzle. Plus, our updated power rankings.," 9 Sep. 2019 Alabama had won 29 consecutive regular-season games and was the defending national champion. — Christopher Smith, al, "2019 Alabama twice as dominant as when it lost to South Carolina," 9 Sep. 2019 Teagen Lenderink, Rockford: Booted a field goal from beyond 40 yards for the second consecutive game in the Rams’ 24-7 victory over Lowell. — Detroit Free Press Staff Reports, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan high school football: Here's who starred in Week 2," 6 Sep. 2019 The veteran sat two consecutive games before playing in a pinch-hitting role Thursday. — Johnny Rosenstein, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds, predictions, picks and best bets," 6 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of consecutive

1611, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for consecutive

see consecution

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consecutive

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of consecutive

: following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption

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consecutive

adjective
con·​sec·​u·​tive | \ kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv How to pronounce consecutive (audio) \

Kids Definition of consecutive

: following one another in order without gaps It rained for three consecutive days.

consecutive

adjective
con·​sec·​u·​tive

Legal Definition of consecutive

: following one after the other in order

Other Words from consecutive

consecutively adverb

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