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Consecutive

usgb/kənˈsekjətɪv/Volume
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Unbroken Sequence

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

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The team won five consecutive matches.
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Not Just Adjacent

Consecutive doesn't mean items are next to each other, but that they follow in order without break.

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On the list, your numbers must be consecutive, without skipping.
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Contextual Importance

In narratives or reports, denotes the importance of events happening without interruption.

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His consecutive absences drew attention.
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