consecutive

UK: /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ US: /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/ ,(kən sek′yə tiv)

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con•sec•u•tive /kənˈsɛkyətɪv/   adj. 

1. Mathematics, following one another in succession or order:
   consecutive numbers such as 5, 6, 7, 8.

con•sec•u•tive•ly, adv. 
con•sec•u•tive•ness, n. [uncountable] See -seq-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

con•sec•u•tive  (kən sek′yə tiv), adj. 

1. Mathematics following one another in uninterrupted succession or order;
   successive:
   six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
2. Grammar marked by logical sequence.
3. Grammar expressing consequence or result:
   a consecutive clause.

• consecut(ion) + -ive 1605–15

con•sec′u•tive•ly, adv. 
con•sec′u•tive•ness, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. continuous.

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consecutive / kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adjective

1. (of a narrative, account, etc) following chronological sequence
2. following one another without interruption; successive
3. characterized by logical sequence
4. another word for parallel3
5. expressing consequence or result: consecutive clauses

Etymology: 17th Century: from French consécutif, from Latin consecūtus having followed, from consequī to pursue

conˈsecutively adverb

conˈsecutiveness noun