non-consecutive

[/nɑːn kənˈsɛkjətɪv/]
adjective
não consecutivo
1. not following one after another in uninterrupted succession; having breaks or gaps in sequence
The player scored non-consecutive goals in the first and third quarters.
O jogador marcou gols não consecutivos no primeiro e terceiro quartos.
2. occurring at intervals rather than in continuous sequence
She attended non-consecutive classes throughout the semester.
Ela frequentou aulas não consecutivas durante todo o semestre.
3. in mathematics or logic, numbers or elements that are not in immediate sequence
The non-consecutive integers were 2, 5, and 8.
Os inteiros não consecutivos eram 2, 5 e 8.
This is primarily technical and academic terminology used in mathematics, statistics, sports, and scheduling contexts. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian Portuguese and Portugal, with no significant regional variations. The term is formal and appears frequently in educational, legal, and scientific documents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-sequentialinterrupteddiscontinuoussporadicintermittent
Antonyms / Antônimos
consecutivecontinuoussequentialuninterruptedsuccessive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não consecutivo
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
não consecutivo
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
não consecutivo
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
não consecutivo
Identical usage; also used in legal and administrative Portuguese

Related Words

consecutivesequenceintervalgapinterruptiondiscontinuity

Related Idioms & Phrases

break in sequence
interrupted pattern
gaps in the timeline
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