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.
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