consecutive
adj
1 (of a narrative, account, etc.) following chronological sequence
2 following one another without interruption; successive
3 characterized by logical sequence
4 (Music) another word for →
parallel →
3
5 (Grammar) expressing consequence or result
consecutive clauses
(C17: from French consécutif, from Latin consecutus having followed, from consequi to pursue)
♦
consecutively adv
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consecutiveness n