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

Harvey previously told BBC Radio 4's Front Row programme she wrote Orbital over the course of successive lockdowns.

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For decades in Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids were removed from their families as part of an assimilation policy from successive governments.

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Warren Gatland's Wales equalled the country's record losing international streak of 10 successive Test defeats after Fiji triumphed in Cardiff.

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The results gave Liverpool a five-point lead at the top over Pep Guardiola's men, who have now lost four successive games.

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While four successive defeats as Manchester City boss might be a new experience for Guardiola, emerging from the chasing pack to win a league title is not.

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Related Words

• consecutive
• ensuing
• subsequent
• succeeding