Successive

Definition

Successive typically refers to following one another or following others.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səkˈsɛsɪv/
• Respelling: suhk-SES-iv (with "suhk" incorporating a subtle "k" sound as in "luck," "SES" as in "session," and "iv" as in "give")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səkˈsɛsɪv/
• Respelling: suhk-SES-iv (similar to American English, with "suhk" subtly including the "k" sound as in "luck," "SES" like in "session," and "iv" as in "give")

The correction emphasizes the inclusion of the "k" sound after the initial "suh" sound, aligning with the proper pronunciation of "successive" in both dialects.

Etymology

The term "successive" originates from the Latin word successivus, derived from the verb succedere, meaning to follow or come after. This was adopted into Middle English around the 15th century.

Derivatives

• Successively
• Successiveness
• Unsuccessive
• Successive approximation
• Successive induction

Synonyms

• Consecutive
• Sequential
• Following

Antonyms

• Nonsequential
• Simultaneous
• Preceding

Usage

The term "successive" is commonly used in mathematical, legal, and general contexts to describe events, numbers, or processes that follow one another in a particular order.

Related Terms

• Sequence
• Series
• Succession

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Following in Order: Following in order or uninterrupted sequence; consecutive.‍
• Example: The team won three successive games, boosting morale significantly.

• Following or Replacing Someone or Something Else: Following or replacing someone or something else; subsequent.‍
• Example: The successive CEO aimed to continue the policies of her predecessor.