consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk yə tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

in sequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ensuing successive

WEAK

after chronological connected constant continuing continuous following going on in order in turn increasing later logical numerical one after another progressive running sequent sequential serial serialized seriate seriatim succedent succeeding successional understandable uninterrupted

Antonyms

WEAK

broken discontinuous infrequent intermittent interrupted unconsecutive

Example Sentences

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That would be the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit percentage gains, continuing a trend of strong corporate profit despite consumer struggles with higher costs of living.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

They are barred from leaving the premises for three consecutive days without prior approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Cambridge won a fourth consecutive Men's Boat Race as Oxford claimed their first victory in the women's race since 2016.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The 21-year-old James has played in five consecutive games, tying his longest stretch of his second pro season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The probability of red on the next spin is 18/38, the same as the conditional probability of red on the next spin given that there have been five consecutive reds.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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