successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈse-siv 
1
: following in order : following each other without interruption
their fourth successive victory
2
: characterized by or produced in succession
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
Examples of successive in a Sentence
a trait found in successive generations
made the honor roll for three successive school terms
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Its turbines are shorter than those installed at successive projects, but still look enormous up close.
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Jennifer McDermott, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Since 2018, Xie’s research group has gradually advanced the technology through successive iterations, addressing persistent challenges in materials science, cell durability, fuel processing, and the ability to maintain continuous coal feed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Morgan took over in the seventh and got a quick out before successive soft singles by Fernandez and Nolan Arenado the other way through the right side.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer McDermott, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Since 2018, Xie’s research group has gradually advanced the technology through successive iterations, addressing persistent challenges in materials science, cell durability, fuel processing, and the ability to maintain continuous coal feed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Morgan took over in the seventh and got a quick out before successive soft singles by Fernandez and Nolan Arenado the other way through the right side.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈses-iv
: following in order : following each other without interruption
failed in three successive tries
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
Legal Definition
successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈse-siv
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
successiveness
noun
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