consecution: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare / Formal / LiteraryFormal, Academic, Literary. Not used in casual conversation.
Quick answer
What does “consecution” mean?
A following of things in sequence or succession.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A following of things in sequence or succession; a logical or causal sequence.
Often used to describe a series of events, statements, or ideas that follow one another in a logical, causal, or chronological order. Can also refer to grammatical agreement or concord.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. The word is equally rare and formal in both varieties.
Connotations
Scholarly, slightly archaic, precise.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both corpora. More likely encountered in historical texts, philosophy, or specialized academic prose than in modern general use.
Grammar
How to Use “consecution” in a Sentence
the consecution of [plural noun] (e.g., the consecution of arguments)[adjective] consecution (e.g., inevitable consecution)Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used. Potentially in formal reports: 'The consecution of quarterly reports shows a clear trend.'
Academic
Used in logic, philosophy, history: 'The philosopher argued for a necessary consecution of cause and effect.'
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Possible in computing or logic describing event sequences or state transitions.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “consecution”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “consecution”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “consecution”
- Using it in speech or informal writing.
- Confusing it with 'consequence' (which is about results).
- Misspelling as 'consequention'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare and formal. Learners are advised to use 'sequence', 'succession', or 'series' instead in almost all situations.
'Consecution' is about sequence or order (one thing following another). 'Consequence' is about the result or effect of an action.
No. The related verb is 'consecute', but it is obsolete. The modern concept is expressed with verbs like 'follow', 'succeed', or 'ensue'.
The direct adjective is 'consecutive', which is common and means 'following continuously'. 'Consecution' is the noun form describing the state or fact of being consecutive.
A following of things in sequence or succession.
Consecution is usually formal, academic, literary. not used in casual conversation. in register.
Consecution: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkɑːnsɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'CONSECUTIVE' + 'tion' -> the state of being consecutive.
Conceptual Metaphor
TIME/LOGIC IS A PATH (The events are steps along the path).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'consecution' LEAST likely to be appropriate?