consecutive

noun

(uncountable and countable) Consecutive interpretation.

(linguistics, countable) A linguistic form that implies or describes an event that follows temporally from another.

(music, countable) A sequence of notes or chords that results from repeated shifts in pitch of the same interval.

adjective

Following, in succession, without interruption.

Having some logical sequence.

Roots

sequorsecu- · Latin · follow

Synonyms for consecutive

successiveadj sequentialadj sequentadj serialadj seriatev subsequentadj continuousadj succeedingadj uninterruptedadj ensuingadj

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Where does consecutive come from?

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