sukzessive
Translation
successively, gradually, progressively
Examples
Die alten Gebäude werden sukzessive abgerissen.
The old buildings are being demolished successively.
Er hat seine Kenntnisse sukzessive erweitert.
He gradually expanded his knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
sukzessive + [verb] to do sth. successively/gradually The prices are rising gradually.
Similar Words
allmählich (gradually), nach und nach (little by little), schrittweise (step by step)
Etymology
From Latin 'succedere' (to follow, succeed). Related to the English word 'successive'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'successive'. It implies one thing happening after another, leading to a gradual change.