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successive

Adjective

This term emphasizes a strict, unbroken chain of events. It suggests a rhythmic or linear progression where each item immediately follows the previous one, leaving no gaps in the sequence. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or sports contexts to highlight a streak or a series of repetitions. While similar to sequential, successive focuses more on the continuity of the occurrence rather than just the order. It carries a sense of accumulation, often used to describe the mounting pressure or achievement that comes from a string of identical outcomes.

Meanings

Adjective
[something]

Following one another without interruption.

"They won three successive championships."

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