consecutively — following continuously in unbroken or logical sequence
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: following continuously in unbroken or logical sequence
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsekjətɪvli/
Example Sentences
- He ate pizza for dinner consecutively for two weeks and now he can't stand the sight of cheese.
- The students were asked to number the pages consecutively.
- She pressed the snooze button consecutively five times and arrived at work looking like a zombie.
consecutively
ADVERB[/kənˈsekjətɪvli/]
following continuously in unbroken or logical sequence
The marathon runner won the city championship three years consecutively.
The team won four games consecutively. (➡️ One After Another + 🔗 No Gaps → Consecutively)
The detective followed clues consecutively and solved the case objectively.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consecutivus', derived from 'consecutus' (the past participle of 'consequi', meaning 'to follow'). The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb.
Breakdown
con- (together) + sequi (follow) + -ive (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = consecutively
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He ate pizza for dinner consecutively for two weeks and now he can't stand the sight of cheese.”
“The students were asked to number the pages consecutively.”
“She pressed the snooze button consecutively five times and arrived at work looking like a zombie.”
“The team has won the championship consecutively for three years.”
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