consecutive
Translation
consecutive, successive, sequential
Examples
He won the prize for three consecutive years.
He won the prize for three consecutive years.
We had five consecutive days of rain.
We had five consecutive days of rain.
Grammar Patterns
((consecutive)) + noun He won for three consecutive years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: successive, sequential, in a row; Antonyms: non-consecutive, intermittent
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sequi' (to follow). Literally 'following together'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'sequence'. Consecutive things happen in a sequence, one after the other.