successive
Americanadjective
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following in order or in uninterrupted sequence; consecutive.
three successive days.
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following another in a regular sequence.
the second successive day.
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characterized by or involving succession.
adjective
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following another without interruption
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of or involving succession
a successive process
Other Word Forms
- nonsuccessive adjective
- nonsuccessiveness noun
- successively adverb
- successiveness noun
- unsuccessive adjective
- unsuccessiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of successive
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin successīvus, equivalent to success ( us ), past participle of succēdere to succeed + -īvus -ive
Example Sentences
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He has been the dominant slider of recent seasons on the global stage, claiming five race wins and two further podium finishes this season as he won a third successive World Cup title.
From BBC
It suggested the "successive removal" of Marten and Gordon's children "may have reinforced their perception of harm caused by children's social care, making the concealment of Victoria feel subjectively 'rational"'.
From BBC
The figures provided the Fed with room to consider cutting borrowing costs next month, having held in January after three successive reductions.
From Barron's
He added that the UK government's achievements had been "drowned out" by successive scandals.
From BBC
After three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, including blowing significant leads at the top in 2023 and 2024, the north Londoners finally look set to end their title drought.
From Barron's
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