inconsecutive

adjective

in·con·sec·u·tive ˌin-kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv

-kə-tiv

Synonyms of inconsecutive next

next

: not consecutive

on inconsecutive days

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inconsecutive was in 1831

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“Inconsecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsecutive. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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