consecutive

adjective
UK: /kənˈsekjətɪv/
US: /kənˈsekjətɪv/

  1. Following one after another without interruption.

    1. We had three consecutive rainy days last week.
    2. The team won five consecutive games, setting a new record for the season.

  2. In regular succession; in a series without gaps.

    1. Pages are numbered in consecutive order.
    2. The thief visited three homes in consecutive streets, alarming the neighborhood watch.

Synonyms

sequential straight following running successive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consecutive" in English means: Following one after another without interruption., In regular succession; in a series without gaps..

The phonetic transcription of "consecutive" is /kənˈsekjətɪv/ in British English and /kənˈsekjətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consecutive": sequential, straight, following, running, successive.

Example usage of "consecutive": "We had three consecutive rainy days last week.". More examples on the page.