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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This was initially driven by the energy price shock but there have been three consecutive better-than-expected jobs reports, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Every consecutive round you play adds one to your streak, but if you miss a round your streak resets to zero.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Notably, its trend has been remarkably consistent; the last weekly losing streak of more than two consecutive weeks occurred 10 months ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She had cut three consecutive pieces of the net, and that was enough space for Håkon to wiggle his long body out.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Vocabulary lists containing consecutive

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