consecutive — following each other in uninterrupted succession or order; following continuously
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: following each other in uninterrupted succession or order; following continuously
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsekjətɪv/
Example Sentences
- He won three consecutive lottery tickets and decided to quit his job as a professional unlucky person.
- The team achieved five consecutive wins this season.
- She worked for 12 consecutive hours and started seeing dancing spreadsheets.
consecutive
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈsekjətɪv/]
following each other in uninterrupted succession or order; following continuously
She marked five consecutive days of training on the calendar.
The team achieved four consecutive victories. (➡️ One After Another + 🔗 No Gaps → Consecutive)
After consecutive clues, the detective finally reached the objective.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consecutivus', derived from 'consequi' meaning 'to follow after' or 'to pursue'. The Latin root 'con-' means 'with' or 'together', and 'sequi' means 'to follow'.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + sequ- (follow) + -tive (adjective suffix) = consecutive
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📝Examples
“He won three consecutive lottery tickets and decided to quit his job as a professional unlucky person.”
“The team achieved five consecutive wins this season.”
“She worked for 12 consecutive hours and started seeing dancing spreadsheets.”
“The hotel was fully booked for ten consecutive nights.”
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