Definitions for consecutive
kənˈsɛk yə tɪvcon·sec·u·tive

Princeton's WordNet(4.14 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. back-to-back, consecutiveadjective

   one after the other

   "back-to-back home runs"

2. consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successiveadjective

   in regular succession without gaps

   "serial concerts"

3. straight, consecutiveadverb

   successive (without a break)

   "sick for five straight days"

4. consecutive, sequentiallyadverb

   in a consecutive manner

   "we numbered the papers consecutively"

Wiktionary(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. consecutiveadjective

   following, in succession, without interruption

2. consecutiveadjective

   Having some logical sequence

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Consecutiveadjective

   following in a train; succeeding one another in a regular order; successive; uninterrupted in course or succession; with no interval or break; as, fifty consecutive years

2. Consecutiveadjective

   following as a consequence or result; actually or logically dependent; consequential; succeeding

3. Consecutiveadjective

   having similarity of sequence; -- said of certain parallel progressions of two parts in a piece of harmony; as, consecutive fifths, or consecutive octaves, which are forbidden

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. conscutif. See Consequent.]

How to pronounce consecutive?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say consecutive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of consecutive in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of consecutive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of consecutive in a Sentence

1. Katie Stockton:

   For a breakout we need consecutive weekly closes above 2,100, momentum is not there yet, so I'm watching for the downside.

2. Jesse Jackson:

   They are clearly setting the pace, making measurable progress for three consecutive years. They've acted with intention, not just aspiration.

3. Soomi Lee:

   Consecutive sleep loss was associated with decreases in positive emotions, increases in negative emotions, and greater frequency of severity of physical symptoms.

4. Bethany Silcox:

   The longest day I had was 25 hours continuously on my feet and the longest stint I did at sea was 40 consecutive days without stepping foot on land.

5. Judge Reynolds:

   We are very pleased with this sentence. Because the sentences are consecutive, it will be a long time before Lakeith Smith comes up for even the possibility for parole, at least 20 to 25 years.

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