successive
Meaning
Referring to a series of events, actions, or conditions that occur in a continuous and uninterrupted sequence, often implying a logical or causal relationship between them; typically used in contexts where the order and progression of elements are critica
💡 The term "successive" is often misused in casual contexts where "subsequent" might be more appropriate; "successive" emphasizes continuity over time rather than mere sequence.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Marla's
commute
began
under
a
pale
sky
,
and
she
checked
her
watch
with
growing
impatience
.
She
encountered
three
successive
delays
—
a
late
tram
,
a
traffic
jam
,
and
a
signal
fault
—
that
threatened
to
make
her
unpunctual
.
Rather
than
panic
,
she
adjusted
her
expectations
and
reviewed
her
priorities
quietly
on
the
platform
.
A
colleague's
message
asking
to
reschedule
one
meeting
made
her
feel
that
the
extra
time
would
be
useful
after
all
.
When
a
replacement
tram
finally
arrived
,
she
boarded
with
a
modest
sense
of
relief
and
focused
on
her
notes
.
The
sequence
of
small
setbacks
reminded
her
to
allow
flexibility
in
future
plans
so
that
minor
disruptions
wouldn't
derail
her
day
.
Common Phrases
successive generations
successive phases
successive approximations
Synonyms
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