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单词 successively
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
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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

successively

adverb

as in consecutively
in succession without others coming in between as he moved up the corporate ladder, he ensconced his family in successively larger homes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • consecutively
  • together
  • sequentially
  • repeatedly
  • continuously
  • serially
  • continually
  • running
  • seriatim
  • constantly
  • on end
  • hand running
  • subsequently
  • successionally
  • uninterruptedly
  • unceasingly
  • back-to-back
  • continuingly
  • night and day

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • intermittently
  • discontinuously
  • interruptedly
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