Consecutive refers to things that are arranged or happen in a sequential order. A criminal who serves a consecutive sentence does time for one conviction after another.

CONSECUTIVE definition: following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive. See examples of consecutive used in a sentence.

CONSECUTIVE definition: 1. Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption: 2…. Learn more.

consecutive (kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv) adj 1. (of a narrative, account, etc) following chronological sequence 2. following one another without interruption; successive

Definition of consecutive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. following one after another in a continuous series. She was absent for nine consecutive days. He is beginning his fourth …

Nov 20, 2025 · Consecutive (adjective): Relating to a logical or numerical order. The word "consecutive" is commonly used to describe events, numbers, or actions that occur in an unbroken sequence.

Jan 20, 2026 · Adjective consecutive (not comparable) Following, in succession, without interruption.

con•sec•u•tive (kən sek′ yə tiv), adj. Mathematics following one another in uninterrupted succession or order; successive: six consecutive numbers, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Grammar marked by logical …

Used to describe things that come one after another without any interruption. Better for describing things that follow one another, one after the other, in a series, often implying continuation over time. Used …

Consecutive refers to things or events that follow one after the other without interruption or any gap. It often describes a sequence or series where each element is closely succeeded or preceded by another.