consecution
consecution · consecutions
The relation of consequent to antecedentThe relation of consequent to antecedent.
/ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)The relation of consequent to antecedent.
(countable, uncountable)A succession of similar intervals in harmony.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)A following, or sequel; actual or logical dependence.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A succession or series of any kind.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Sequence.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English consecucioun (“attainment”), from Latin cōnsecūtiō (“effect, proper seFrom Middle English consecucioun (“attainment”), from Latin cōnsecūtiō (“effect, proper sequence, attainment”), from past participle of cōnsequor (“to follow, result, reach”).
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Forms
plural: consecutions| Singular | consecution |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedconsecutive
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable