Word
consecutive
Phoneticscon·sec·u·tive, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
UK/kənsˈɛkjuːtˌɪv/
Definitions
01following in order
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. following one after another without any gaps or interruptions.
adj. following in an unbroken or continuous sequence; specifically used for time, numbers, or events.
“The team won three consecutive games this week without losing once.”
“The company reported a significant increase in revenue for the fourth consecutive quarter, exceeding even the most optimistic analyst projections.”
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02music/linguistics
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical
n. a series of notes or words that follow a specific pattern or order.
n. a sequence of notes or chords moving by the same interval, or a linguistic form indicating a temporal sequence.
“The composer used a consecutive series of chords to build tension.”
“The analyst noted the use of a consecutive form in the dialect, which clearly marked the chronological progression of the narrative.”
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03interpretation
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal · Technical
n. a type of translating where the speaker pauses to let the interpreter speak.
n. a mode of oral translation where the interpreter speaks after the source-language speaker has finished a segment.
“The diplomat preferred consecutive over simultaneous interpretation to ensure every detail was correct.”
“During the high-level negotiations, the use of consecutive allowed both parties more time to reflect on the nuances of the proposals being exchanged.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “consecutive” in context.
Verb
01. miss consecutive shifts
“The employee was reprimanded after he missed four consecutive shifts without providing a medical note.”
verb + adj + noun
02. win consecutive titles
“She became the first athlete to win three consecutive titles at the Olympic Games.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. consecutive days
“It rained for five consecutive days, causing the river levels to rise dangerously.”
adj + noun
04. consecutive sentences
“The judge ordered the defendant to serve three consecutive sentences for the multiple counts of fraud.”
adj + noun
05. consecutive terms
“The president is prohibited by law from serving more than two consecutive terms in office.”
adj + noun
06. consecutive victories
“The team's string of ten consecutive victories secured their place in the finals.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“For many places it will mark a third consecutive day above official heatwave thresholds .” “Wednesday became the first day in August to reach 35C or more, making it the 4th consecutive month to reach this temperature.” “He contacted BBC Your Voice because he feels that consecutive governments have sheltered current pensioners, leaving the consequences for his generation to face.” Etymology
From French consécutif, from Medieval Latin cōnsecūtīvus, from Latin cōnsecūtus (“followed up”), from Latin cōnsequor (“to travel”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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