successive — following one after the other in order; consecutive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: following one after the other in order; consecutive
Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈsesɪv/
Korean meaning: 연이은, 연속적인, 계속되는
Korean pronunciation: 석**세**시브
Example Sentences
- After five successive cups of coffee, Tom realized he might have a caffeine problem.
- The successive waves crashed against the shore throughout the storm.
- His successive failed attempts at cooking finally convinced him to order pizza.
successive
ADJECTIVE//səkˈsesɪv//
following one after the other in order; consecutive
A chef completes successive cooking tasks at multiple stations in sequence
Successive wins: from aggressive to progressive!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'successivus', derived from 'succedere' meaning 'to follow after' or 'to come next', composed of 'sub-' (under/after) and 'cedere' (to go/yield).
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📝Examples
“After five successive cups of coffee, Tom realized he might have a caffeine problem.”
“The successive waves crashed against the shore throughout the storm.”
“His successive failed attempts at cooking finally convinced him to order pizza.”
“The company reported profits for three successive quarters.”
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