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gradually
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.
immediately
'sofort' and 'sukzessive' express two opposite ways of talking about time. 'sofort' means that something happens without waiting. So it is about an immediate moment. 'sukzessive' means that something happens step by step or gradually. The word sounds rather formal and often appears in reports or planning. The contrast is simple: 'sofort' means all at once and directly; 'sukzessive' means slowly in several steps.
Die alten Computer werden im Büro sukzessive ersetzt.
The old computers in the office are being gradually replaced.
Nach der Nachricht hat sie sofort beim Arzt angerufen.
After the message, she called the doctor right away.