Consecutive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv/ con·sec·u·tive

Meaning & Definition of Consecutive

Consecutive (adjective)

  1. following one after the other in order, successive

Consecutive (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. following one after another without others coming in between

    "the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games"

    similar: back-to-back, sequent, sequential, straight, succeeding, successional, successive, in series
    related: serial, constant, continuous, uninterrupted, ensuing, following, later, next, posterior, subsequent
    opposite: inconsecutive, inconsequent, nonconsecutive, nonsequential

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Consecutive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Consecutive:

back-to-back, sequent, sequential, straight, succeeding, successional, successive, in series

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Consecutive

Words with the opposite meaning of Consecutive:

inconsecutive, inconsequent, nonconsecutive, nonsequential

Related Words for Consecutive

serial, constant, continuous, uninterrupted, ensuing, following, later, next, posterior, subsequent

Word Forms of Consecutive

Derived words: consecutiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Consecutive

borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French consecutif "following one after the other," borrowed from Medieval Latin consecūtīvus "following as a result or effect," from Latin consecūtus, past participle of consequī "to come after, succeed in time, follow as a necessary consequence" + -īvus -ive consequent:2

First known use: 1611

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Frequently Asked Questions about Consecutive

What does "Consecutive" mean?

"Consecutive" means following one after the other in order, successive. As an adjective, it is defined as: following one after the other in order, successive.

What is another word for "Consecutive"?

Other words for "Consecutive" include back-to-back, sequent, sequential, straight, succeeding, successional, successive and in series. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Consecutive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Consecutive"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Consecutive". Common alternatives include back-to-back, sequent, sequential, straight, succeeding, successional, successive and in series.

What is the opposite of "Consecutive"?

Antonyms of "Consecutive" include inconsecutive, inconsequent, nonconsecutive and nonsequential.

How do you use "Consecutive" in a sentence?

Examples of "Consecutive" in a sentence: "the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games".

Is "Consecutive" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Consecutive" is an adjective.

Is "Consecutive" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Consecutive" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Consecutive"?

"Consecutive" is pronounced /kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv/ and divided into syllables as con·sec·u·tive.