ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Successive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /səkˈsɛsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Successive is an adjective meaning Coming one after the other in a series.

Meaning

Coming one after the other in a series.

More Meanings

  1. Of, or relating to a succession; hereditary.
  2. (grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical aspect which presupposes the completion of a secondary action as a premise for the primary action of the statement.

Example Sentences

a successive title
a successive empire
They had won the title for five successive years.
A compound of eggs boiled with myrrh, pepper, and cinnamon, taken on several successive days, is recommended by Arabs for strengthening amorous vigor.

Synonyms for successive

Depending on context, synonyms include sequent, consecutive, ordered, sequential, serial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include consecutive, sequential, sequent, serial, ordered, back-to-back.

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