consecutiveness
Definition
Noun: - The quality of following in order without interruption: "consecutiveness" refers to the state or property of being consecutive, meaning items, events, or numbers occur one after another in a clear, unbroken sequence.
Usage Examples
- (The chapters followed each other without gaps, aiding comprehension.)
- (The numbers occur in a direct, uninterrupted order.)
- (Each step must be performed in sequence without skipping.)
Advanced Usage
"logical consecutiveness": a sequence that follows a rational or causal order.
- The argument lacked logical consecutiveness, making it hard to understand. (The ideas did not follow one another in a reasonable way.)
"temporal consecutiveness": events occurring one after another in time.
- The temporal consecutiveness of the seasons is a natural phenomenon. (Spring, summer, autumn, and winter follow each other in order.)
Variants and Related Words
Consecutive (adj): following one after another without interruption.
- He won three consecutive championships. (He won the championships in three successive years.)
Consecutively (adv): in a consecutive manner.
- The numbers were listed consecutively from 1 to 10. (They were arranged in order without gaps.)
Synonyms
- Sequentiality: the quality of forming a sequence.
- Continuity: the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.
- Succession: a number of people or things following one after another.
Related Idioms
"In a row": occurring one after another without interruption.
- She won five games in a row. (She won five games consecutively.)
"Back-to-back": following immediately one after another (often used for events or achievements).
- The team had back-to-back victories. (They won two games consecutively.)