Definitions

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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Hearts are unbeaten against Celtic in three meetings this term, but the revived defending champions have now won six consecutive league matches under Martin O'Neill as they seek a 14th title in 15 years.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The yuan has also risen for nine consecutive sessions and is on pace for its longest winning run since December, according to brokerage Tullett Prebon.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Yet that’s in jeopardy as the program faces budget cuts for the third consecutive year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It has delivered three consecutive double-digit earnings reactions, including a 26% surge on April 30 that also cleared a double-bottom-with-handle trigger at $127.10.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

In 1785, Hutton worked his ideas up into a long paper, which was read at consecutive meetings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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