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

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For five straight seasons over 50 consecutive games, the Friars have kept losing.

From Los Angeles Times

“Stranger Things” has been the most popular show on Netflix for seven consecutive weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Estonian Niina Petrokina became European figure skating champion for the second consecutive time after a magnificent free programme in Sheffield on Friday.

From Barron's

However, DBS economists think nominal GDP growth is likely to improve alongside a gradual pickup in inflation, noting that CPI has remained positive for three consecutive months.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Lakers, who next play consecutive games at Portland on Saturday and at home against Toronto on Sunday, have lost four out of the last five.

From Los Angeles Times

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