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Definition of successive

successive

/səkˈsɛsɪv/
suc · ces · sive
Adverb:successively
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• adjective

1

Following one another in uninterrupted order or sequence; consecutive.

Example

"The basketball team won the championship for three successive years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'successive' (following one after another in order) with 'successful' (achieving a desired aim or favorable outcome).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'successif' or directly from Medieval Latin 'successivus', derived from Latin 'succedere' meaning 'to come close after' (from 'sub-', meaning 'next to', and 'cedere', meaning 'to go').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Successive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/successive
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