
Successive
Chronological Order
Use 'successive' to indicate items or events follow each other in time.
She won successive rounds in the spelling bee.
No Interruption
'Successive' implies there are no gaps or interruptions between events or items.
The detective investigated successive clues found at the scene.
Emphasizing Repetition
Use 'successive' to emphasize repetition, especially in the case of remarkable achievements or failures.
The athlete broke the world record at two successive Olympic games.
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ConsecutiveContinuousCumulativeGradualProgressiveSequentialSerialSubsequent
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