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 meaning: 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 …

• He was sentenced to another month in prison to run consecutive to his current term of detention. • There are golfers who have dominated certain events with consecutive victories.

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 …

6 days ago · consecutive (not comparable) Following, in succession, without interruption. quotations

Definition of consecutive. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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