Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'successive'

English Word: successive

Key Russian Translations:

• последовательный [pɐslʲɪdəˈvætʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, used in contexts involving sequences or order]
• последующий [pɐslʲɪˈdujuʂːɪj] - [Formal or neutral, often for immediate following items]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic, technical, and everyday descriptive language, but not as ubiquitous as basic adjectives)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective inflections and contextual usage; for 'последовательный', it's B2, while 'последующий' might be B1 for simpler contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

последовательный: [pɐslʲɪdəˈvætʲɪlʲnɨj]

последующий: [pɐslʲɪˈdujuʂːɪj]

Note on последовательный: This word has stress on the fourth syllable ('va'), which can be tricky for learners; it may vary slightly in rapid speech.

Note on последующий: The 'yushchiy' ending is pronounced with a soft 'sh' sound, common in Russian adjectives.

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Meanings and Usage:

Following one after another in sequence

Translation(s) & Context:

• последовательный - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as describing events, numbers, or processes that occur in uninterrupted order.
• последующий - Applied in neutral contexts for items that follow directly, like in lists or timelines.

Usage Examples:

• Они выиграли пять последовательных матчей в турнире.

  They won five successive matches in the tournament.

• В последующие годы экономика страны стабильно росла.

  In the successive years, the country's economy grew steadily.

• Последовательные эксперименты подтвердили гипотезу ученых.

  Successive experiments confirmed the scientists' hypothesis.

• Каждый последующий шаг в процессе требовал большего внимания.

  Each successive step in the process required more attention.

Related meaning: Occurring in succession without interruption

Translation(s) & Context:

• последовательный - Emphasized in contexts involving continuity, such as in sports, education, or workflows.

Usage Examples:

• Последовательные дожди привели к наводнению в регионе.

  Successive rains led to flooding in the region.

• В последовательном ряду чисел каждое следующее больше предыдущего.

  In a successive sequence of numbers, each next one is larger than the previous.

• Последовательные встречи с клиентами улучшили продажи.

  Successive meetings with clients improved sales.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'последовательный' and 'последующий' are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. They follow standard first-declension adjective patterns with some irregularities in certain forms.

For 'последующий', it follows a similar pattern but is less commonly inflected in modern usage and remains unchanged in some fixed phrases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • непрерывный (continuous; implies no breaks, with a subtle difference in emphasizing flow over sequence)
  • чередующийся (alternating; used when items follow in a pattern)
• Antonyms:
  • прерывистый (interrupted; highlights breaks in sequence)
  • отдельный (separate; for isolated items)

Related Phrases:

• последовательная серия - A successive series (used in contexts like data analysis or storytelling).
• последующие события - Successive events (common in historical or narrative descriptions).
• в последовательном порядке - In successive order (a fixed phrase for organizing items systematically).

Usage Notes:

'Successive' translates most accurately to 'последовательный' in formal contexts like science or mathematics, where sequence is key, but 'последующий' is better for immediate succession in timelines. Be mindful of Russian adjective agreement: always inflect based on the noun's gender, number, and case. For English learners, choose 'последовательный' for general use and avoid it in informal speech where simpler synonyms might suffice. If the context involves time, 'последующий' often pairs well with verbs like 'происходить' (to occur).

Common Errors:

• Using 'последовательный' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "в последовательный день" instead of "в последовательном дне" (correct: "в последовательный день" if nominative, but often errors occur in genitive like "последовательного дня"). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with nouns; the error stems from overlooking case, leading to grammatical inconsistency.

• Confusing with 'последний' (last), e.g., translating "successive days" as "последние дни" (meaning "last days"). Correct: Use 'последовательные дни'. Explanation: 'Последний' implies finality, not sequence, which can mislead learners from English's broader use of 'successive'.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and literature, words like 'последовательный' often appear in discussions of historical events or scientific progress, reflecting Russia's emphasis on structured narratives in education and media. For instance, in Soviet-era texts, successive reforms were described to highlight continuity in national development, adding a layer of ideological connotation.

Related Concepts:

• непрерывность
• последовательность
• чередование