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

Other Word Forms

• successiveness noun
• successively adverb
• nonsuccessive adjective
• nonsuccessiveness noun
• unsuccessive adjective
• unsuccessiveness 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

Montauban scored three tries of their own but a fourth successive thrashing on their travels has seen them concede more than 250 points and 38 tries in that time.

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Cooperating with Russia placed a brake on successive czars.

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Beard, who led the Reds to successive Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, died on 20 September at the age of 47.

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The phrases "deep remorse" and "heartfelt apology" were later used by successive Japanese prime ministers when marking the 60th and 70th World War II anniversaries.

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The phrases "deep remorse" and "heartfelt apology" were used by successive Japanese prime ministers when marking the 60th and 70th World War II anniversaries.

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Related Words

• consecutive 
• ensuing 
• subsequent 
• succeeding