Successive Meaning
/səkˈsɛsɪv/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjComing one after the other in a series.
adjOf, or relating to a succession; hereditary.
Sentence Examples
I went there by myself, often on successive evenings.
It rained five successive days.
This was their fourth successive win.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company had five ____ years of strong growth with no decline.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The team won three ____ games in a row, putting them at the very top of the local league standings.
Word Origin & History
From Latin succedere (“to succeed in”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A compound of eggs boiled with myrrh, pepper, and cinnamon, taken on several successive days, is recommended by Arabs for strengthening amorous vigor."
— 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 162:
"Mancini's men were far from their best but dug in to earn a 10th win in 11 league games and an eighth successive victory in all competitions to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table."
— 2011 November 5, Phil Dawkes, “QPR 2 - 3 Man City”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company had five ____ years of strong growth with no decline.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The team won three ____ games in a row, putting them at the very top of the local league standings.