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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After all, TCU was in the Elite Eight in consecutive years after having to forfeit games due to lack of players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Those in the fasting mimicking group reduced their calorie intake for five consecutive days each month, consuming roughly 700 to 1,100 calories per day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Aehr Test Systems shares spiked this week, ending two consecutive weekly declines, with the semiconductor equipment maker scheduled to report fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings after the closing bell Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Coming into Wednesday trading, Tesla stock was up 112% over the past two years despite two consecutive years of falling EV sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There’s the classically beautiful brother and sister from District 1 who were victors in consecutive years when I was little.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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