English Explanatory Dictionary

consecution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A following, or sequel; actual or logical dependence.
  2. A succession or series of any kind.
  3. Sequence.
  4. The relation of consequent to antecedent.
  5. A succession of similar intervals in harmony.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/

Word forms

consecution consecutions

Etymology

From Middle English consecucioun (“attainment”), from Latin cōnsecūtiō (“effect, proper sequence, attainment”), from past participle of cōnsequor (“to follow, result, reach”).

Synonyms

sequence

Related words

consecutive month of consecution
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