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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
consecutively
This term emphasizes a strict, linear progression where no gaps or interruptions occur between events. It is frequently employed in technical, legal, or sporting contexts to describe a streak or a series of occurrences that happen in a precise order. While similar to successively, it carries a stronger connotation of an unbroken chain, often implying a specific count of repeated events.
In legal sentencing, the word takes on a specialized meaning where multiple prison terms are served one after the other rather than simultaneously. This distinguishes it from concurrent sentencing, creating a cumulative total of time served.
Meanings
Examples
The team won the championship three years consecutively.
The team won the championship three years consecutively.
I have been working for twelve hours consecutively without a break.
The prisoner was sentenced to serve three life terms consecutively.
He flipped the coin and it landed on heads five times consecutively.
I cannot believe I missed the bus three days consecutively.
The patient suffered from seizures occurring consecutively over several minutes.
The empire expanded its borders consecutively across the northern plains.
Wait, did she really sneeze six times consecutively?