Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

successive

/səkˈsɛsɪv/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.85 in modern English

Syllables: suc-ces-sive
IPA: /səkˈsɛsɪv/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Coming one after the other in a series.

adj

Of, or relating to a succession; hereditary.

adj

Of or relating to the grammatical aspect which presupposes the completion of a secondary action as a premise for the primary action of the statement.

Example Sentences

"They had won the title for five successive years."
"A compound of eggs boiled with myrrh, pepper, and cinnamon, taken on several successive days, is recommended by Arabs for strengthening amorous vigor."
"Mancini's men were far from their best but dug in to earn a 10th win in 11 league games and an eighth successive victory in all competitions to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table."
"a successive title"
"a successive empire"

Etymology

From Latin succedere (“to succeed in”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: succedere

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /səkˈsɛsɪv/
British English: /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Derived Forms

nonsuccessive successively successiveness successivity unsuccessive

Frequently Paired Words

succeed success succession

Synonyms

in a series consecutive sequent sequential serial

Rhymes With

impressive progressive aggressive excessive oppressive obsessive expressive depressive possessive repressive regressive recessive

Questions

How do you pronounce successive?: The recorded pronunciation is /səkˈsɛsɪv/.
What does successive mean?: Coming one after the other in a series.
Where does successive come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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