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Happening gradually, step by step, or little by little. This word is often used in formal or written contexts.
Die alten Computer wurden sukzessive durch neue Modelle ersetzt.
The old computers were gradually replaced by new models.
Although 'sukzessive' (gradually) is an adjective, in German it is used almost exclusively as an adverb. This means it modifies a verb and is not declined. It describes how an action happens: step by step.
Das Unternehmen plant, alle Filialen sukzessive zu modernisieren.
The company plans to gradually modernize all branches.
'Sukzessive' (gradually) belongs to formal written language and is often used in reports, academic texts, or official announcements. In everyday spoken language, it often sounds very formal or stilted.
Die Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit werden sukzessive umgesetzt.
The measures to improve safety are being implemented gradually.
The word often describes a process over a longer period of time. Typical verbs are 'sukzessive ersetzen' (to gradually replace), 'sukzessive einführen' (to gradually introduce), 'sukzessive ausbauen' (to gradually expand), or 'sukzessive verbessern' (to gradually improve).
Die Software wird sukzessive auf allen Rechnern installiert.
The software is being gradually installed on all computers.
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Both allmählich and sukzessive describe a slow development taking place in several steps. Allmählich emphasizes the passage of time, while sukzessive highlights the successive stages and often sounds more formal. In everyday speech, allmählich is usually more natural; sukzessive also fits factual or formal texts.
Die Stadt ersetzte die alten Busse sukzessive durch Elektrobusse.
The city replaced the old buses with electric buses successively.
Die Stadt stellte die alten Busse allmählich durch Elektrobusse um.
The city gradually replaced the old buses with electric buses.
