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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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The 41-year-old James had played in 13 consecutive games with the Lakers going 10-3 during that span.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sporting have posted a profit in their annual accounts for a fourth consecutive season, making a combined 82.3m euros over that period.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Gold edged higher, settling up for a second-consecutive session, while silver fell 1.1%, down for three consecutive sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It has also lost eight consecutive games to European rivals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Two consecutive days away from Port Harcourt worried him.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie