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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MFL mentoring figures showed increases in uptake for two consecutive years, rising 3.6% in 2023-24 and 9.6% in 2024-25, with 4,292 entries in 2025 according to the British Council.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The Lakers finished the regular season with three consecutive wins to hang on to home-court advantage in the first round.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Anderson had a stretch of eight consecutive seasons appearing in at least 150 games for the Angels and played in at least 140 games in 11 of his 17 major league seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose more than 1% to notch their third consecutive new highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Clement remains a top executive with the North Carolina Mutual and has served on the Durham city council for three consecutive terms.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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