Consecutive: meaning, definitions and examples

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consecutive

 

[kษ™nหˆsษ›kjสŠtษชv ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

numbers

following continuously; in unbroken or logical sequence.

Synonyms

continuous, sequential, successive.

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Word Description / Examples
consecutive

Used to describe things that come one after another without any interruption.

  • She won three consecutive championships
  • The company reported four consecutive years of growth
successive

Better for describing things that follow one another, one after the other, in a series, often implying continuation over time.

  • He served three successive terms as mayor
  • The team has had five successive wins
sequential

Used when things occur in a specific order or sequence, often relating to processes or steps.

  • The tasks need to be completed in a sequential manner
  • The chapters in the book are sequential
continuous

Best suited for describing something that happens without stopping or pausing.

  • The rain was continuous for three days
  • He has continuous improvement in his performance

Examples of usage

  • The team set a new record with five consecutive wins.
  • She answered three consecutive questions correctly in the quiz.
  • The company reported consecutive quarterly losses.
Context #2 | Noun

events

a sequence of consecutive events, numbers, etc.

Synonyms

run, sequence, succession.

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consecutive

Used when describing events or items that follow one after another without any interruption.

  • She won three consecutive championships
  • We had five consecutive days of rain
succession

Describes a series of events or people following one another, often implying a passing of control, authority, or a similar change.

  • A succession of presidents have implemented this policy
  • The succession of leadership was well planned
sequence

Used to describe items or events that follow each other in a particular order, often implying a relationship or pattern.

  • The sequence of numbers is important in solving the puzzle
  • The movieโ€™s opening sequence was dramatic
run

Often used to describe a continuous period or series of similar events, achievements, or states.

  • The team is on a winning run
  • She has had a bad run of luck lately

Examples of usage

  • The player made a series of consecutive shots.
  • She broke the record for consecutive days without sleep.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'consecutivus', meaning 'following closely together'.
  • 'Consecutivus' is formed from 'con-' (together) and 'sequi' (to follow).
  • It has been used in English since the late 15th century.

Mathematics

  • In math, consecutive numbers are numbers that follow one another, like 1, 2, and 3.
  • Consecutive even numbers are those like 2, 4, 6, or 8, each separated by a difference of 2.
  • Consecutive sequences are often used in problems dealing with patterns and series.

Sports

  • In sports records, 'consecutive wins' refer to a team winning so many games in a row without losing.
  • Consecutive championships showcase a team's sustained excellence over multiple seasons.
  • Athletes often aim for consecutive personal bests, pushing themselves to improve steadily.

Literature

  • Many authors use consecutive chapters to build tension and excitement in their storytelling.
  • Series books often feature consecutive events that depend on the plot of the previous installment.
  • Poetry can also employ consecutive lines to create rhythm and flow in a piece.

Psychology

  • Consecutive tasks in cognitive psychology can affect how we process and remember information.
  • Studies show that consecutive experiences can lead to a stronger recollection of events.
  • The concept of consecutive stressors is explored in understanding how we cope with multiple challenges at once.

Translations

Translations of the word "consecutive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consecutivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufeinanderfolgend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berturut-turut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะปั–ะดะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolejny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฃ็ถšใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consรฉcutif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consecutivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ardฤฑลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์†์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุชุงุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ po sobฤ› jdoucรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ po sebe idรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟž็ปญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaporedni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samfelldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั–ะฝะตะฝ ะบะตะนั–ะฝะณั–

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ardฤฑcฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consecutivo

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,723 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.