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 argued that closer ties with Europe would strengthen the UK's relationship with the US as well, since successive US presidents had been pushing for Europe to do more on defence and security.
From BBC
Iraq's precious archaeological sites, some dating back thousands of years, had for years faced threats ranging from climate change to successive conflicts.
From Barron's
The Fed left rates unchanged at its March meeting, extending a pause after three successive cuts late last year.
From Barron's
The Fed left rates unchanged at its March meeting, extending a pause after three successive cuts late last year.
From Barron's
From 1998 onwards, the temporary moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions has been renewed at successive WTO ministerial conferences.
From Barron's
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