successive

[ suhk-ses-iv ]

adjective

1. following in order or in uninterrupted sequence; consecutive:

   three successive days.

2. following another in a regular sequence:

   the second successive day.

3. characterized by or involving succession.

successive

/ səkˈsɛsɪv /

adjective

1. following another without interruption
2. of or involving succession

   a successive process

Derived Forms

• sucˈcessiveness, noun
• sucˈcessively, adverb

Other Words From

• suc·ces·sive·ly adverb
• suc·ces·sive·ness noun
• non·suc·ces·sive adjective
• non·suc·ces·sive·ness noun
• un·suc·ces·sive adjective
• un·suc·ces·sive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of successive¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin successīvus, equivalent to success ( us ), past participle of succēdere to succeed + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

City are second in this season's Premier League, five points behind leaders Liverpool, and are on a run of four successive defeats across all competitions.

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Head coach Gatland has overseen a record run of 11 successive Test match defeats, with world champions South Africa next up to face Wales on Saturday.

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For decades, successive governments have denied there was a secret monitoring programme - but the veterans say recently declassified files support their memories of medical staff taking blood and urine samples.

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Wigan, who are looking to win a third successive Super League title, will face Warrington in Las Vegas on 1 March.

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On the back of four successive defeats in all competitions, the chances of Manchester City signing a replacement for injured midfielder Rodri have increased once again.

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Related Words

• consecutive
• ensuing
• subsequent
• succeeding