successive
[ suhk-ses-iv ]
/ səkˈsɛs ɪv /
adjective
following in order or in uninterrupted sequence; consecutive: three successive days.
following another in a regular sequence: the second successive day.
characterized by or involving succession.
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successive
/ (səkˈsɛsɪv) /
adjective
following another without interruption
of or involving successiona successive process
Derived forms of successive
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