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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

consecution

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
con-se-cu-tion
IPA
/ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A following, or sequel; actual or logical dependence.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A succession or series of any kind.

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

Sequence.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

The relation of consequent to antecedent.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A succession of similar intervals in harmony.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: consecucioun, cōnsecūtiō

Usage

Inflected Forms

consecutions (plural)

Phrases

month of consecution

Frequently Paired Words

consecutive month of consecution

Synonyms

sequence

Questions

How do you pronounce consecution?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/.
What does consecution mean?
A following, or sequel; actual or logical dependence.
Where does consecution come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce consecution

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