Synonyms for successive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : suh k-ses-iv

Phonetic Transcription : səkˈsɛs ɪv

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Définition of successive

Origin : early 15c., from Medieval Latin successivus, from success-, stem of succedere (see succeed). Related: Successively.

adj following

Example sentences :

He was five successive years the representative of Thomaston.
Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

In 1840, he was chosen president, and held the office for eight successive years.
Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

That is a mystery; but it may be supposed to take place by successive stages.
Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet

No rigid line can be drawn between the successive stages of growth.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

The story of Bluebeard is probably based on the successive crimes of a sadic.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

What meaning has this fact upon any other hypothesis or supposition than one of successive modification?
Extract from : « A Critical Examination Of The Position Of Mr. Darwin's Work, "On The Origin Of Species," In Relation To The Complete Theory Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature » by Thomas H. Huxley

For ten successive years did he follow the Court in all its excursions.
Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan

During three successive years the olive harvest was an abundant one.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

Whether in practice or speculation, he is to himself only in successive instants.
Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato

But sensation is of the present only, is isolated, is and is not in successive moments.
Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato

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