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consecutive

con·se·cu·tive

US/kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ uncommon
adverb (1) adjective (3)

adverb

1.

in a consecutive manner

  • “we numbered the papers consecutively”
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adjective

1.

in regular succession without gaps

  • “serial concerts”
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2.

successive (without a break)

  • “sick for five straight days”
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3.

one after the other

  • “back-to-back home runs”
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Origin

From French consécutif, from Medieval Latin cōnsecūtīvus, from Latin cōnsecūtus (“followed up”), from Latin cōnsequor (“to travel”).

Phrases

  • consecutive interpretation
  • consecutive interpreting

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