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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Plum missed her fourth consecutive game since injuring her right ankle in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrank for a second consecutive quarter as activity stalled at the start of the year, raising the likelihood the country dipped into a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka praised the support of the crowd - and even moonwalked on court - after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Zscaler stock gained 10% to $154.11 on Monday, on pace to close higher for a third consecutive trading session after plummeting 32% on May 27 following earnings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For two consecutive seasons he lived in the sunlight of Mademoiselle Duvign’s presence.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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