Definitions

consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk jə 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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Consecutive, emphatic defeats by Scotland and Ireland, which followed a 12-game winning streak, have scuppered England's hopes of a first Six Nations title in six years.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Consecutive wins for the first time since October.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025

Consecutive runs of eight weeks or longer are rare on the chart.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Consecutive losses last week ended the Jayhawks’ run.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Consecutive ball-to-ball cannons are limited to 25; on the completion of this number the break shall only be continued by the intervention of a hazard or indirect cannon.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

Vocabulary lists containing consecutive

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