SEQUENT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

sequent

adjective

ˈsē-kwənt

Definition of sequent

as in consecutive

following one after another without others coming in between answered three sequent questions from one reporter before turning to the others

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The Bank of Korea raised its base rate to 3% in August, its second consecutive hike, as core inflation remained elevated.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
In one test, Razorbill was driven through a steel automotive hood 38 consecutive times.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of consecutive

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According to the memo, the special rate contract between Google and Entergy provides an initial term of 20 years that will automatically renew for successive three-year terms until either party provides notice of termination or non-renewal.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
But a strange pattern has emerged in rpTDES; each successive flare can become dimmer.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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