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单词 successive
释义

successive

adjective

suc·​ces·​sive sək-ˈse-siv How to pronounce successive (audio)
1
: following in order : following each other without interruption
their fourth successive victory
2
: characterized by or produced in succession
successively adverb
successiveness noun

Synonyms

  • back-to-back
  • consecutive
  • sequent
  • sequential
  • straight
  • succeeding
  • successional
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

a trait found in successive generations made the honor roll for three successive school terms
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

successive

adjective

suc·​ces·​sive sək-ˈse-siv How to pronounce successive (audio)
: following in order and without interruption
The family became more powerful with each successive generation.

Legal Definition

successive

adjective

suc·​ces·​sive sək-ˈse-siv How to pronounce successive (audio)
1
a
: of or relating to succession
successive rights
b
: created by succession
2
: following in order : following each other without interruption
successive bankruptcy filings
3
: of, relating to, or being a petition for habeas corpus that raises a claim already adjudicated

successive

adjective

as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between made the honor roll for three successive school terms

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • consecutive
  • straight
  • sequential
  • succeeding
  • uninterrupted
  • sequent
  • successional
  • back-to-back
  • continuous
  • subsequent
  • in series
  • serial
  • following
  • next
  • constant
  • later
  • ensuing
  • posterior

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonconsecutive
  • nonsequential
  • inconsequent
  • inconsecutive
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