consecutive

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This was not indeed continuous; but it was consecutive, and well developed.

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  1. adjective Following one after another without interruption; successive: was absent on three consecutive days; won five consecutive games on the road.
  2. adjective Marked by logical sequence.
  3. adjective Grammar Expressing consequence or result: a consecutive clause.

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  • The Euro 2008 champions are on a rarely seen form that has led to a record 15-consecutive victories and 35-straight matches unbeaten. —  Soccer Blogs - latest posts
  • Among economic reports that may support the Fed's belief that the economy will soon be on the mend was the latest data on factory orders, showing orders for durable goods unexpectedly rose in May for the second-consecutive month. —  Austin Business News - Local Austin News | Austin Business Journal
  • Meninga said his players 'ability to handle adversity makes their record fourth-consecutive series victory even sweeter. —  Sportal.com.au - Latest News Headlines
  • In the U.S., ad spending is expected to fall 4. 3\% this year and 6. 5\% next year, according to the report, marking the third-consecutive year media buys will have decreased. —  Variety.com
  • Kennett's varsity eight boat in 2007 won its second-consecutive IRA national title and finished as the runner-up at Henley, reaching the final for the second-straight season in the Temple Challenge Cup.
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successive ·  seventh ·  fourth ·  upcoming ·  annual ·  alternate ·  memorable ·  10th ·  sequential ·  random ·  continuous ·  coherent
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  1. French consécutif, from Old French, from Medieval Latin cōnsecūtīvus, from cōnsecūtus, past participle of Latin cōnsequī, to follow closely; see consequent.

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  1. = French consécutif = Spanish Portuguese Italian consecutivo, from Latin as if *consecutivus, from consecutus, past participle of consegui, follow: see consequent, consecution.
 

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/kənˈsɛkjutɪv/
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