consecutive
Meaning
The term "consecutive" refers to a sequence of events, numbers, or items that follow one another in uninterrupted order, often implying a logical or temporal progression without any intervening gaps or interruptions.
💡 While "consecutive" is often used in contexts involving time or sequence, it is important to avoid confusion with "successive," which can imply a sequence that may not be immediate or uninterrupted.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Daniel
chose
the
corner
table
of
the
small
caf
é
and
settled
in
with
a
notebook
,
treating
his
visit
as
a
quiet
ritual
.
After
three
consecutive
mornings
he
began
to
notice
the
woman
who
worked
behind
the
counter
,
her
careful
way
of
pouring
milk
and
the
small
notes
she
tucked
into
takeaway
cups
.
He
allowed
himself
to
observe
these
details
without
judgment
because
the
routine
helped
him
think
more
clearly
about
his
writing
.
One
day
he
brought
a
sketchbook
and
discovered
that
drawing
while
listening
to
the
street
noise
sharpened
his
focus
.
By
the
end
of
the
week
he
appreciated
how
minor
,
repeated
moments
could
steady
his
mood
and
sustain
his
creativity
.
That
sequence
of
ordinary
mornings
reminded
him
that
progress
often
arrives
in
modest
,
uninterrupted
steps
.
Common Phrases
consecutive years
consecutive victories
consecutive terms
Synonyms
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