successive

suc·ces·sive

adjective \sək-ˈse-siv\

Definition of SUCCESSIVE

1

: following in order : following each other without interruption <their fourth successive victory>

2

: characterized by or produced in succession

— suc·ces·sive·ly adverb

— suc·ces·sive·ness noun

Examples of SUCCESSIVE

1. a trait found in successive generations
2. <made the honor roll for three successive school terms>

First Known Use of SUCCESSIVE

15th century

Related to SUCCESSIVE

Synonyms

back-to-back, sequent, sequential, straight, succeeding, successional, consecutive

Antonyms

inconsecutive, inconsequent, nonconsecutive, nonsequential

Related Words

serial; constant, continuous, uninterrupted; ensuing, following, later, next, posterior, subsequent

Near Antonyms

in series

Rhymes with SUCCESSIVE

aggressive, caressive, compressive, concessive, degressive, depressive, digressive, excessive, expressive, impressive, ingressive, obsessive, oppressive, possessive, progressive, recessive, regressive, suppressive, transgressive