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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The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.
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Bruce Springsteen, bless him, has had his way with both now, in successive major tours.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
These white settlers came in successive waves.
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The target card also included a visible water stain, meaning eagle-eyed volunteers would have an easier time following it during successive shuffles.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Bruce Springsteen, bless him, has had his way with both now, in successive major tours.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
These white settlers came in successive waves.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The target card also included a visible water stain, meaning eagle-eyed volunteers would have an easier time following it during successive shuffles.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for successive
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“Successive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/successive. Accessed 5 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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