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    Successives (en. Successive)

    /sʏk.sɛ.siv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to periods or times that follow one another.
    The successive generations inherited this tradition.
    Les générations successives ont hérité de cette tradition.
    Who follows, who comes one after another.
    The two events were successive.
    Les deux événements étaient successifs.
    Which occurs in a determined order one after the other.
    He received three successive awards.
    Il a reçu trois prix successifs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'successivus', derived from 'succedere' meaning 'to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    succession of
    order in which something occurs.
    succession de
    logical succession
    a coherent sequence of ideas or events.
    succession logique
    temporary succession
    a series of events over time.
    succession temporaire

    Related Words

    succession
    Sequence of elements or events.
    succession
    to succeed
    To be the next in a series or order.
    succéder