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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Calabasas 10, Thousand Oaks 9: The Coyotes handed Thousand Oaks its first defeat after 10 consecutive victories in a wild Marmonte League opener.

From Los Angeles Times

It is coming off its first consecutive weekly losses since last December, however its monthly chart recorded powerful bullish engulfing candles off the very round $20 number last October and this January.

From Barron's

Coming into Monday trading, shares had declined for five consecutive weeks, dropping almost 12% in the process.

From Barron's

Gold meanwhile, fell for the fifth consecutive session.

From The Wall Street Journal

Afterward, UCLA’s six seniors joined their teammates in one last victory lap around the court, waving to fans, soaking in the adoration, on their way to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season.

From Los Angeles Times

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