consecutive
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yə adjective
1.
following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive: six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
2.
marked by logical sequence.
3.
Grammar. expressing consequence or result: a consecutive clause.
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| to express in precise form; to devise or develop, as a method to express in a formula |
| to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; to admit an opponent's victory before it is officially established |
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consecutive (kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a narrative, account, etc) following chronological sequence |
| 2. | following one another without interruption; successive |
| 3. | characterized by logical sequence |
| 4. | music another word for parallel |
| 5. | grammar expressing consequence or result: consecutive clauses |
| [C17: from French consécutif, from Latin consecūtus having followed, from consequī to pursue] | |
| con'secutively | |
| —adv | |
| con'secutiveness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
consecutive
1610s, from Fr. consécutif (fem. consécutive), from M.Fr., from M.L. consecutivus, from L. consecutus "following closely," pp. of consequi (see consequence).
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Example sentences
Investors are likely to cheer a second consecutive year of double-digit returns.
The private sector has added jobs for six consecutive months.
Residential investment has been a drag on growth for five consecutive years.
By the end of the year he had performed six consecutive loops.
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