Definition of consecutive in English:

consecutive

adjective kənˈsɛkjʊtɪvkənˈsɛkjədɪv

1Following each other continuously.
five consecutive months of serious decline
Example sentencesExamples
- These sessions will continue for four consecutive Thursday evenings.
- He followed up with three consecutive Championship wins and was runner-up three times in succession.
- The birth rate increased for the third consecutive year following nearly a decade of decline.
- Economists said this ninth consecutive rise would be followed by further increases in the months ahead.
- The next three episodes then screen on the following consecutive Sunday nights at 8.00 pm.
- While eminent singers will be involved as members of the jury, the talent scouting exercise will go on for six consecutive months.
- This treatment was continued for two consecutive days if cows had persistent fever.
- Last month's hike is the first following five consecutive months of falling rates.
- He received two six months consecutive sentences for these charges.
- The number has declined for the eighth consecutive month.
- January was the 50th consecutive month of economic expansion.
- Experimental manipulations within plants continued for six consecutive days.
- The fall in office rents followed four consecutive years of double-digit growth and was largely caused by fears over the economy.
- The treatment was started three days after inoculation with amoebae and continued for three consecutive days.
- Her appeal follows the fourth consecutive fall in the number of reported cases of euthanasia.
- This continued for two consecutive weeks; the final total being 504 holes of golf and who knows how many practice balls!
- Trials continue until five consecutive trials are obtained that meet the criteria for range restriction, with a maximum of ten trials.
- However, the reality is that the figures still signal expansion for the seventh consecutive month even if the pace is easing somewhat.
- Higher employment was achieved for the 10th consecutive month in June, but the pace of growth was somewhat less.
- The maximum boarding period allowed is three consecutive months.
Synonyms
successive, succeeding, following, in succession, running, in a row, one after the other, back-to-back, continuous, solid, straight, uninterrupted, unbroken
informal on the trot
1. 1.1 In unbroken or logical sequence.
  a consecutive pattern of what the film would be like
  Example sentencesExamples
  If a consecutive sequence in the same suit, headed by an Old card, is held by some player then the whole sequence are Old Cards.
  Now, the company is offering customers the option of purchasing the revolvers with consecutive serial numbers.
  The review units arrived as a matched pair with consecutive serial numbers and sounded well-matched.
  The most usual combinations are a collection of cards of equal rank, or a sequence of cards of consecutive ranks in the same suit.
  As the sequence progresses, the gaps between consecutive squares get longer and longer.
  A sequence is a group of cards in consecutive order, regardless of suit.
  Back in 1995, the record was only seven consecutive primes in arithmetic progression.
  In the second phase, as an alternative to playing a single card it is possible to play a sequence of two or more consecutive cards in the same suit.
  Pretty much it's in consecutive order, but a couple things are out of order.
  A sequence consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit, such as 5 6 7.
  A sequence of three consecutive pairs or a four of a kind can beat a single two (but not any other single card).
  A Terz is a sequence of three consecutive cards; it is worth 20 points.
  At your turn you can play an ascending sequence of consecutive cards in a single suit, provided that the first card beats the previous play.
  An edition is the total number made of an original print, each numbered in consecutive order starting with one.
  At the top of the heap is the straight flush, which consists of any sequence of five consecutive cards of the same suit.
  A quantitative comparison of the flickers observed in the two consecutive image sequences was performed.
  A sequence of equal sized, consecutive sets of identical cards can be led.
  The lines of various colours are primordium boundaries as recognized in consecutive members of the sequence.
  As the numbers in the sequence get larger, the ratios of consecutive numbers get closer to the golden ratio.
  You can also look for sequences of consecutive primes in arithmetic progression.
  Synonyms
  sequential, in sequence, in order of time, in order, ordered, progressive, serial
2Grammar
Expressing consequence or result.
a consecutive clause
Example sentencesExamples
- In its role as a consecutive connector and as a punctuation marker, it corresponds to other markers in English than well or cos, eg. then or therefore.
- Consecutive adverbial subordinate sentences are those that express a consequence of what the main clause says.
- The consecutive connector can be omitted.
3Music
Denoting intervals of the same kind (especially fifths or octaves) occurring in succession between two parts or voices.
Example sentencesExamples
- For this particular pattern there is a classical fingering pattern which is repeated over each consecutive octave.
- As the player went higher, more notes were available in each consecutive octave.
- Since a majority of Dixieland numbers have long chains of secondary dominants you end up using the following scale respectively over each consecutive chord.

Derivatives

consecutiveness

nounkənˈsɛkjʊtɪvnəskənˈsɛkjədɪvnəs

Nearly all of the thefts have been trivial, but the consecutiveness of the attempts at burglary has put the residents on the alert.
Example sentencesExamples
- But as with most good things they come to an end at some point, and in this case the consecutiveness ends.
- And the link has a social character; it is not mere consecutiveness in time, but a context of interaction.
- In the first stages of life the mind is frivolous and easily distracted, it misses progress by failing in consecutiveness and persistence.
- In men as in brutes, the consecutiveness of their perceptions is due to the principle of memory like empirical physicians, who practice without theory.

Origin

Early 17th century: from French consécutif, -ive, from medieval Latin consecutivus, from Latin consecut- 'followed closely', from the verb consequi.

Definition of consecutive in US English:

consecutive

adjectivekənˈsɛkjədɪvkənˈsekyədiv

1Following continuously.
five consecutive months of serious decline
Example sentencesExamples
- Experimental manipulations within plants continued for six consecutive days.
- Her appeal follows the fourth consecutive fall in the number of reported cases of euthanasia.
- However, the reality is that the figures still signal expansion for the seventh consecutive month even if the pace is easing somewhat.
- The treatment was started three days after inoculation with amoebae and continued for three consecutive days.
- The next three episodes then screen on the following consecutive Sunday nights at 8.00 pm.
- He received two six months consecutive sentences for these charges.
- The number has declined for the eighth consecutive month.
- This treatment was continued for two consecutive days if cows had persistent fever.
- Trials continue until five consecutive trials are obtained that meet the criteria for range restriction, with a maximum of ten trials.
- These sessions will continue for four consecutive Thursday evenings.
- This continued for two consecutive weeks; the final total being 504 holes of golf and who knows how many practice balls!
- January was the 50th consecutive month of economic expansion.
- The maximum boarding period allowed is three consecutive months.
- The birth rate increased for the third consecutive year following nearly a decade of decline.
- Higher employment was achieved for the 10th consecutive month in June, but the pace of growth was somewhat less.
- Last month's hike is the first following five consecutive months of falling rates.
- He followed up with three consecutive Championship wins and was runner-up three times in succession.
- Economists said this ninth consecutive rise would be followed by further increases in the months ahead.
- While eminent singers will be involved as members of the jury, the talent scouting exercise will go on for six consecutive months.
- The fall in office rents followed four consecutive years of double-digit growth and was largely caused by fears over the economy.
Synonyms
successive, succeeding, following, in succession, running, in a row, one after the other, back-to-back, continuous, solid, straight, uninterrupted, unbroken
1. 1.1 In unbroken or logical sequence.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The review units arrived as a matched pair with consecutive serial numbers and sounded well-matched.
  A Terz is a sequence of three consecutive cards; it is worth 20 points.
  In the second phase, as an alternative to playing a single card it is possible to play a sequence of two or more consecutive cards in the same suit.
  As the sequence progresses, the gaps between consecutive squares get longer and longer.
  As the numbers in the sequence get larger, the ratios of consecutive numbers get closer to the golden ratio.
  The lines of various colours are primordium boundaries as recognized in consecutive members of the sequence.
  The most usual combinations are a collection of cards of equal rank, or a sequence of cards of consecutive ranks in the same suit.
  You can also look for sequences of consecutive primes in arithmetic progression.
  A sequence of equal sized, consecutive sets of identical cards can be led.
  At the top of the heap is the straight flush, which consists of any sequence of five consecutive cards of the same suit.
  Pretty much it's in consecutive order, but a couple things are out of order.
  Now, the company is offering customers the option of purchasing the revolvers with consecutive serial numbers.
  If a consecutive sequence in the same suit, headed by an Old card, is held by some player then the whole sequence are Old Cards.
  A sequence of three consecutive pairs or a four of a kind can beat a single two (but not any other single card).
  A quantitative comparison of the flickers observed in the two consecutive image sequences was performed.
  Back in 1995, the record was only seven consecutive primes in arithmetic progression.
  An edition is the total number made of an original print, each numbered in consecutive order starting with one.
  A sequence consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit, such as 5 6 7.
  At your turn you can play an ascending sequence of consecutive cards in a single suit, provided that the first card beats the previous play.
  A sequence is a group of cards in consecutive order, regardless of suit.
  Synonyms
  sequential, in sequence, in order of time, in order, ordered, progressive, serial
2. 1.2Grammar Expressing consequence or result.
  a consecutive clause
  Example sentencesExamples
  In its role as a consecutive connector and as a punctuation marker, it corresponds to other markers in English than well or cos, eg. then or therefore.
  The consecutive connector can be omitted.
  Consecutive adverbial subordinate sentences are those that express a consequence of what the main clause says.
3. 1.3Music Denoting intervals of the same kind (especially fifths or octaves) occurring in succession between two parts or voices.
  Example sentencesExamples
  As the player went higher, more notes were available in each consecutive octave.
  For this particular pattern there is a classical fingering pattern which is repeated over each consecutive octave.
  Since a majority of Dixieland numbers have long chains of secondary dominants you end up using the following scale respectively over each consecutive chord.

Origin

Early 17th century: from French consécutif, -ive, from medieval Latin consecutivus, from Latin consecut- ‘followed closely’, from the verb consequi.

单词	consecutive
释义	Definition of consecutive in English: consecutive adjective kənˈsɛkjʊtɪvkənˈsɛkjədɪv 1Following each other continuously. five consecutive months of serious decline Example sentencesExamples These sessions will continue for four consecutive Thursday evenings. He followed up with three consecutive Championship wins and was runner-up three times in succession. The birth rate increased for the third consecutive year following nearly a decade of decline. Economists said this ninth consecutive rise would be followed by further increases in the months ahead. The next three episodes then screen on the following consecutive Sunday nights at 8.00 pm. While eminent singers will be involved as members of the jury, the talent scouting exercise will go on for six consecutive months. This treatment was continued for two consecutive days if cows had persistent fever. Last month's hike is the first following five consecutive months of falling rates. He received two six months consecutive sentences for these charges. The number has declined for the eighth consecutive month. January was the 50th consecutive month of economic expansion. Experimental manipulations within plants continued for six consecutive days. The fall in office rents followed four consecutive years of double-digit growth and was largely caused by fears over the economy. The treatment was started three days after inoculation with amoebae and continued for three consecutive days. Her appeal follows the fourth consecutive fall in the number of reported cases of euthanasia. This continued for two consecutive weeks; the final total being 504 holes of golf and who knows how many practice balls! Trials continue until five consecutive trials are obtained that meet the criteria for range restriction, with a maximum of ten trials. However, the reality is that the figures still signal expansion for the seventh consecutive month even if the pace is easing somewhat. Higher employment was achieved for the 10th consecutive month in June, but the pace of growth was somewhat less. The maximum boarding period allowed is three consecutive months. Synonyms successive, succeeding, following, in succession, running, in a row, one after the other, back-to-back, continuous, solid, straight, uninterrupted, unbroken informal on the trot 1.1 In unbroken or logical sequence. a consecutive pattern of what the film would be like Example sentencesExamples If a consecutive sequence in the same suit, headed by an Old card, is held by some player then the whole sequence are Old Cards. Now, the company is offering customers the option of purchasing the revolvers with consecutive serial numbers. The review units arrived as a matched pair with consecutive serial numbers and sounded well-matched. The most usual combinations are a collection of cards of equal rank, or a sequence of cards of consecutive ranks in the same suit. As the sequence progresses, the gaps between consecutive squares get longer and longer. A sequence is a group of cards in consecutive order, regardless of suit. Back in 1995, the record was only seven consecutive primes in arithmetic progression. In the second phase, as an alternative to playing a single card it is possible to play a sequence of two or more consecutive cards in the same suit. Pretty much it's in consecutive order, but a couple things are out of order. A sequence consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit, such as 5 6 7. A sequence of three consecutive pairs or a four of a kind can beat a single two (but not any other single card). A Terz is a sequence of three consecutive cards; it is worth 20 points. At your turn you can play an ascending sequence of consecutive cards in a single suit, provided that the first card beats the previous play. An edition is the total number made of an original print, each numbered in consecutive order starting with one. At the top of the heap is the straight flush, which consists of any sequence of five consecutive cards of the same suit. A quantitative comparison of the flickers observed in the two consecutive image sequences was performed. A sequence of equal sized, consecutive sets of identical cards can be led. The lines of various colours are primordium boundaries as recognized in consecutive members of the sequence. As the numbers in the sequence get larger, the ratios of consecutive numbers get closer to the golden ratio. You can also look for sequences of consecutive primes in arithmetic progression. Synonyms sequential, in sequence, in order of time, in order, ordered, progressive, serial 2Grammar Expressing consequence or result. a consecutive clause Example sentencesExamples In its role as a consecutive connector and as a punctuation marker, it corresponds to other markers in English than well or cos, eg. then or therefore. Consecutive adverbial subordinate sentences are those that express a consequence of what the main clause says. The consecutive connector can be omitted. 3Music Denoting intervals of the same kind (especially fifths or octaves) occurring in succession between two parts or voices. Example sentencesExamples For this particular pattern there is a classical fingering pattern which is repeated over each consecutive octave. As the player went higher, more notes were available in each consecutive octave. Since a majority of Dixieland numbers have long chains of secondary dominants you end up using the following scale respectively over each consecutive chord. Derivatives consecutiveness nounkənˈsɛkjʊtɪvnəskənˈsɛkjədɪvnəs Nearly all of the thefts have been trivial, but the consecutiveness of the attempts at burglary has put the residents on the alert. Example sentencesExamples But as with most good things they come to an end at some point, and in this case the consecutiveness ends. And the link has a social character; it is not mere consecutiveness in time, but a context of interaction. In the first stages of life the mind is frivolous and easily distracted, it misses progress by failing in consecutiveness and persistence. In men as in brutes, the consecutiveness of their perceptions is due to the principle of memory like empirical physicians, who practice without theory. Origin Early 17th century: from French consécutif, -ive, from medieval Latin consecutivus, from Latin consecut- 'followed closely', from the verb consequi. Definition of consecutive in US English: consecutive adjectivekənˈsɛkjədɪvkənˈsekyədiv 1Following continuously. five consecutive months of serious decline Example sentencesExamples Experimental manipulations within plants continued for six consecutive days. Her appeal follows the fourth consecutive fall in the number of reported cases of euthanasia. However, the reality is that the figures still signal expansion for the seventh consecutive month even if the pace is easing somewhat. The treatment was started three days after inoculation with amoebae and continued for three consecutive days. The next three episodes then screen on the following consecutive Sunday nights at 8.00 pm. He received two six months consecutive sentences for these charges. The number has declined for the eighth consecutive month. This treatment was continued for two consecutive days if cows had persistent fever. Trials continue until five consecutive trials are obtained that meet the criteria for range restriction, with a maximum of ten trials. These sessions will continue for four consecutive Thursday evenings. This continued for two consecutive weeks; the final total being 504 holes of golf and who knows how many practice balls! January was the 50th consecutive month of economic expansion. The maximum boarding period allowed is three consecutive months. The birth rate increased for the third consecutive year following nearly a decade of decline. Higher employment was achieved for the 10th consecutive month in June, but the pace of growth was somewhat less. Last month's hike is the first following five consecutive months of falling rates. He followed up with three consecutive Championship wins and was runner-up three times in succession. Economists said this ninth consecutive rise would be followed by further increases in the months ahead. While eminent singers will be involved as members of the jury, the talent scouting exercise will go on for six consecutive months. The fall in office rents followed four consecutive years of double-digit growth and was largely caused by fears over the economy. Synonyms successive, succeeding, following, in succession, running, in a row, one after the other, back-to-back, continuous, solid, straight, uninterrupted, unbroken 1.1 In unbroken or logical sequence. Example sentencesExamples The review units arrived as a matched pair with consecutive serial numbers and sounded well-matched. A Terz is a sequence of three consecutive cards; it is worth 20 points. In the second phase, as an alternative to playing a single card it is possible to play a sequence of two or more consecutive cards in the same suit. As the sequence progresses, the gaps between consecutive squares get longer and longer. As the numbers in the sequence get larger, the ratios of consecutive numbers get closer to the golden ratio. The lines of various colours are primordium boundaries as recognized in consecutive members of the sequence. The most usual combinations are a collection of cards of equal rank, or a sequence of cards of consecutive ranks in the same suit. You can also look for sequences of consecutive primes in arithmetic progression. A sequence of equal sized, consecutive sets of identical cards can be led. At the top of the heap is the straight flush, which consists of any sequence of five consecutive cards of the same suit. Pretty much it's in consecutive order, but a couple things are out of order. Now, the company is offering customers the option of purchasing the revolvers with consecutive serial numbers. If a consecutive sequence in the same suit, headed by an Old card, is held by some player then the whole sequence are Old Cards. A sequence of three consecutive pairs or a four of a kind can beat a single two (but not any other single card). A quantitative comparison of the flickers observed in the two consecutive image sequences was performed. Back in 1995, the record was only seven consecutive primes in arithmetic progression. An edition is the total number made of an original print, each numbered in consecutive order starting with one. A sequence consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit, such as 5 6 7. At your turn you can play an ascending sequence of consecutive cards in a single suit, provided that the first card beats the previous play. A sequence is a group of cards in consecutive order, regardless of suit. Synonyms sequential, in sequence, in order of time, in order, ordered, progressive, serial 1.2Grammar Expressing consequence or result. a consecutive clause Example sentencesExamples In its role as a consecutive connector and as a punctuation marker, it corresponds to other markers in English than well or cos, eg. then or therefore. The consecutive connector can be omitted. Consecutive adverbial subordinate sentences are those that express a consequence of what the main clause says. 1.3Music Denoting intervals of the same kind (especially fifths or octaves) occurring in succession between two parts or voices. Example sentencesExamples As the player went higher, more notes were available in each consecutive octave. For this particular pattern there is a classical fingering pattern which is repeated over each consecutive octave. Since a majority of Dixieland numbers have long chains of secondary dominants you end up using the following scale respectively over each consecutive chord. Origin Early 17th century: from French consécutif, -ive, from medieval Latin consecutivus, from Latin consecut- ‘followed closely’, from the verb consequi.
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