A2 adjective ニュートラル #599 よく出る

consecutive

/kənˈsekjətɪv/

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

例文

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1

It rained for three consecutive days this week.

It rained for three days in a row this week.

2

The prisoner was sentenced to two consecutive life terms.

The prisoner was given two life sentences to be served one after the other.

3

We won four consecutive games of bowling last night!

We won four games of bowling one after another last night!

語族

名詞
consecutiveness
副詞
consecutively
形容詞
consecutive
関連
succession
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覚え方のコツ

Look at the 'secut' part; it is like 'sequence'. Consecutive things follow a sequence.

クイックテスト

The team won the championship for the fourth _______ year.

正解!

正解は: consecutive

例文

1

It rained for three consecutive days this week.

everyday

It rained for three days in a row this week.

2

The prisoner was sentenced to two consecutive life terms.

formal

The prisoner was given two life sentences to be served one after the other.

3

We won four consecutive games of bowling last night!

informal

We won four games of bowling one after another last night!

4

The data shows a decline in temperature over five consecutive months.

academic

The information shows that the temperature dropped for five months in a row.

5

Our company has seen profit growth for six consecutive quarters.

business

Our business has made more money for six continuous three-month periods.

語族

名詞
consecutiveness
副詞
consecutively
形容詞
consecutive
関連
succession

よく使う組み合わせ

consecutive days days following each other
consecutive numbers numbers in a sequence like 1, 2, 3
consecutive wins victories happening one after another
consecutive years years in a row
consecutive terms time periods served one after another

よく使うフレーズ

for the third consecutive year

happening every year for three years

in consecutive order

arranged one after another

consecutive sentences

legal punishments served one after the other

よく混同される語

consecutive vs concurrent

Consecutive means one after another; concurrent means at the same time.

consecutive vs successive

These are very similar, but consecutive emphasizes the lack of a gap in the sequence.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'consecutive' when you want to emphasize that there was no break or interruption in a sequence of time or events.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'continuous' when referring to a list of items; use 'consecutive' for things that follow a numbered or timed order.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Look at the 'secut' part; it is like 'sequence'. Consecutive things follow a sequence.

📖

語源

From the Latin word 'consecutus', meaning 'followed closely'.

文法パターン

Usually placed before a noun Can be modified by adverbs like 'highly' or 'strictly'
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文化的な背景

Frequently used in sports broadcasting and financial reporting to describe winning streaks or economic trends.

クイックテスト

The team won the championship for the fourth _______ year.

正解!

正解は: consecutive

関連単語

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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