consecutive
adjective
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Concurrent and Consecutive
Consecutive has a good deal in common with the complementary word concurrent. Besides the fact that both begin with the prefix con- (meaning “with, together”), each word deals with the time-order in which several things happen. Concurrent describes things that are occurring, or people who are doing something, at the same time, such as “concurrent users” of a computer program. 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. If that person gets a concurrent sentence, he or she undergoes all punishments at the same time.
Examples of consecutive in a Sentence
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
As recently as summer 2023, Goldman Sachs predicted more than a 30% chance of a recession, right before the U.S. saw seven consecutive quarters of more than 1.5% GDP growth.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
In California—the biggest domestic market for EVs thanks to its state mandate that 35% of new 2026 car models sold by automakers must be zero emissions—Tesla sales slumped for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to the latest data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA).
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
Juszczyk, who turns 34 in late April, has been named to nine consecutive Pro Bowls, giving the 49ers a unique threat who can block while also being a weapon in the passing game.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consecutive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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consecutive
adjective
from French consécutif "following in a series, consecutive," from Latin consecutus, past participle of consequi "to follow," from con, com- "with, together" and sequi "to follow" — related to sequel
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