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consecutive

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Following, in succession, without interruption.

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kənˈsɛkjətɪv

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Following, in succession, without interruption.

  2. Having some logical sequence.

noun

  1. uncountable and countable

    Consecutive interpretation.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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consecutive daysconsecutive hoursconsecutive termsconsecutive yearconsecutive orderconsecutive numbersconsecutive series

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Synonyms

Sense: following or in succession or without interruption

sequentcontinuoussuccessiveuninterrupted

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