
Consecutive
Unbroken Sequence
Emphasizes uninterrupted series in time or space, often for emphasis in narrative.

The team won five consecutive matches.
Not Just Adjacent
Consecutive doesn't mean items are next to each other, but that they follow in order without break.

On the list, your numbers must be consecutive, without skipping.
Contextual Importance
In narratives or reports, denotes the importance of events happening without interruption.

His consecutive absences drew attention.
Compare with
ConsequentContinuousInterruptRunSequentialSerialSubsequentSuccessive
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