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
- Of, or relating to a succession; hereditary.
- (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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