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.