successive

/səkˈsɛsɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Coming one after the other in a series.

Adjective

Examples

They had won the title for five successive years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to a succession; hereditary.

Adjective

Examples

a successive title

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “successive” mean?

Coming one after the other in a series.

Is “successive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.