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

Gatland has overseen a record 11 successive Test match defeats, and another loss this weekend would see Wales go a calendar year without winning a Test for the first time since 1937.

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A defeat by Brighton last time out was the first time Guardiola has suffered four successive defeats at the club and was the first time since 2006 that City have lost four in a row.

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In Britain, ministers of successive governments have recognised this as part of the problem, as well as the need to tackle social media advertising.

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They have also become the first men's team to win four successive English top-flight titles and to achieve 100 Premier League points in a single campaign.

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A record 11 successive Test match defeats has prompted fierce speculation over the head coach.

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Related Words

• consecutive
• ensuing
• subsequent
• succeeding