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Definition of consecutively

consecutively

/kənˈsɛkjətɪvli/
con · sec · u · tive · ly
Adjective:consecutive
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• adverb

1

In an unbroken or logical sequence; one after another without interruption.

Example

"The symphony orchestra performed three sold-out concerts consecutively over the holiday weekend."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In legal sentencing, serving prison terms "consecutively" means serving them one after the other, whereas serving them "concurrently" means serving them at the same time.

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• Nearby Words

consecrate
consecration
consecutive
consecutively
consensual
consensually
consensus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective consecutive plus the suffix -ly, ultimately derived from Medieval Latin consecutivus, from the past participle stem of Latin consequi ("to follow closely").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consecutively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consecutively
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