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

• successively adverb
• successiveness noun
• 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

Those results did not lead to a second referendum, with successive UK governments refusing to sanction a second vote.

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Chelsea's stranglehold has resulted in them winning six successive league titles.

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A penalty shootout win over world champions Spain sealed a remarkable successive Euros triumph for England, but there were no regrets for Bright in making a "decision for me".

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He has still never won successive Premier League games, so that would be a start.

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It is the second successive night Dnipropetrovsk has been targeted.

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Related Words

• consecutive 
• ensuing 
• subsequent 
• succeeding