51Թ

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consecutive

[ kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv ]

adjective

  1. following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive:

    six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

    Synonyms:

  2. marked by logical sequence.
  3. Grammar. expressing consequence or result:

    a consecutive clause.



consecutive

/ əˈɛʊɪ /

adjective

  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

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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈ𳦳ܳپ, adverb
  • Dzˈ𳦳ܳپԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz···پ· adverb
  • Dz···پ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·Dz···پ adjective
  • non·Dz···پ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·Dz···پ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of consecutive1

First recorded in 1605–15; consecut(ion) + -ive
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of consecutive1

C17: from French DzԲéܳپ, from Latin DzԲūٳܲ having followed, from DzԲī to pursue
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Example Sentences

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Curry, though, was reminded in the fourth quarter Tuesday not to chase records when he missed consecutive three-point attempts with Thompson’s mark on his mind.

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Despite having never picked up a Switch 2, I stormed my way to consecutive first place finishes, much to the chagrin of those around me.

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A survey conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that consumer sentiment — a key economic indicator — dropped 12% in March, the third consecutive month of reduced confidence in the economy.

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Presumptive ace Blake Snell is shaky for a second consecutive start, allowing five unearned runs fueled by four walks, and what happens?

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His scoreless innings streak has reached 25 consecutive scoreless innings.

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