Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'successively'

English Word: successively

Key Russian Translations:

• последовательно (/pəslʲɪdɐˈvatʲɪlʲnə/) - [Formal, used in contexts requiring logical sequence or order]
• поочередно (/pəʊt͡ɕɪˈrʲednə/) - [Informal, used for actions happening one after another in a rotational sense]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in formal writing, technical descriptions, and academic contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adverbial usage and contextual nuances in Russian sentence structure)

Pronunciation (Russian):

последовательно: /pəslʲɪdɐˈvatʲɪlʲnə/

поочередно: /pəʊt͡ɕɪˈrʲednə/

Note on последовательно: The stress falls on the fourth syllable, which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized 'л' sound; pronounce it with a soft 'l' as in 'million'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: In a successive manner, meaning one after another or in sequence.

Translation(s) & Context:

• последовательно - Used in formal or technical contexts to describe events, processes, or actions that follow logically or chronologically.
• поочередно - Applied in everyday or informal scenarios involving alternation or rotation.

Usage Examples:

• Они работали последовательно над каждым заданием.

  They worked successively on each task. (This example shows the word in a professional context, emphasizing sequential order.)

• Дети заходили в комнату поочередно, чтобы не создавать хаос.

  The children entered the room successively to avoid chaos. (Here, it illustrates informal usage in daily life, focusing on one-by-one action.)

• В эксперименте фазы проводились последовательно для точности результатов.

  In the experiment, phases were carried out successively for accuracy of results. (Demonstrates formal scientific usage with adverb placement at the end.)

• Спортсмены финишировали поочередно, один за другим.

  The athletes finished successively, one after another. (This highlights action in a dynamic, sequential event.)

• Книга описывает события последовательно от начала до конца.

  The book describes events successively from beginning to end. (Shows usage in narrative or literary contexts.)

Meaning 2: Continuously or in uninterrupted succession (less common, but possible in specific contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• последовательно - In contexts implying ongoing sequence without breaks, often in procedural or methodological descriptions.

Usage Examples:

• Он посещал уроки последовательно в течение всего семестра.

  He attended classes successively throughout the entire semester. (Emphasizes continuity in an educational setting.)

• Последовательно нарастающий шум беспокоил соседей.

  The successively increasing noise bothered the neighbors. (Illustrates usage with adjectives or in descriptive phrases.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "последовательно" and "поочередно" are adverbs in Russian, which typically do not inflect for case, number, or gender. They remain unchanged regardless of the sentence structure. However, their usage can vary based on context:

• For adverbs like these, there are no regular inflections. They function invariantly, similar to English adverbs.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • по порядку (po poryadku) - More literal, emphasizing strict order.
  • один за другим (odin za drugim) - Informal, for sequential actions without implying formality.
• Antonyms:
  • одновременно (odnovremenno) - Indicates simultaneous actions, contrasting with sequential ones.

Related Phrases:

• в последовательном порядке - In successive order; used in organizational or procedural contexts.
• поочередное выполнение - Successive execution; common in technical or instructional language.
• последовательно развиваться - To develop successively; implies progressive growth in narratives or descriptions.

Usage Notes:

"Successively" in English often corresponds to "последовательно" in Russian for formal or logical sequences, but "поочередно" is better for rotational or alternating actions. Be mindful of context: use "последовательно" in academic or professional writing to maintain a formal tone, while "поочередно" suits casual conversations. Grammatically, these adverbs typically follow the verb they modify, unlike some English adverbs that can precede. When choosing between translations, consider the nuance—e.g., "последовательно" implies a logical flow, whereas "поочередно" suggests turn-based progression.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "successively" with "successfully": English learners might translate "successively" as "успешно" (uspeshno), which means "successfully" and implies achievement, not sequence. Correct usage: Use "последовательно" for sequence, e.g., Wrong: "Они сделали это успешно" (meaning they did it successfully); Right: "Они сделали это последовательно" (they did it successively).
• Overusing in informal speech: Beginners might force "последовательно" in casual contexts where "по порядку" or simpler phrases suffice, leading to awkwardness. Explanation: In spoken Russian, opt for everyday alternatives to sound natural.

Cultural Notes:

While "последовательно" doesn't carry strong cultural connotations, it reflects Russian emphasis on order and logic in education and bureaucracy. In Russian culture, sequential thinking is valued in fields like literature and science, as seen in classic works by authors like Tolstoy, who often describe events in meticulous, successive detail to build narrative tension.

Related Concepts:

• одновременно
• последовательно
• в порядке