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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Taylor and Brothwell were each sentenced to six years in prison plus two consecutive terms of life without parole, according to Venusse D. Dunn, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

The country has seen eight consecutive months of decline.

From Barron's

Monday marked the 11th consecutive day in the city of below freezing weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

In his first Six Nations, head coach Steve Tandy is tasked with avoiding a third consecutive Wooden Spoon.

From BBC

After the team’s bumpy start, he led them to 10 consecutive wins while establishing himself as one of the top passers in the league.

From The Wall Street Journal

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