successive levels

[/səkˈsɛsɪv ˈlɛvəlz/]
noun phrase
níveis sucessivos
1. A series of levels, stages, or hierarchies that follow one after another in sequence or progression
The building has successive levels that increase in height from ground to roof.
O edifício tem níveis sucessivos que aumentam em altura do solo ao teto.
2. Layers or tiers that occur consecutively, often in an organizational, structural, or hierarchical context
The company organized its management in successive levels of responsibility.
A empresa organizou sua gestão em níveis sucessivos de responsabilidade.
3. Consecutive stages in a process, development, or progression
Students progress through successive levels of difficulty in the curriculum.
Os alunos progridem através de níveis sucessivos de dificuldade no currículo.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in educational, corporate, and structural contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in discussions of hierarchical organizations, educational progression, and building construction. The concept reflects structured advancement and orderly progression, values emphasized in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
consecutive levelssequential levelshierarchical levelsprogressive stagestiered levels
Antonyms / Antônimos
simultaneous levelsparallel levelssingle level

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
níveis sucessivos
Most common translation used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
níveis sucessivos / patamares sucessivos
Both terms are widely used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
níveis sucessivos
Standard usage in educational and administrative contexts
Portugal
níveis sucessivos / patamares consecutivos
Similar usage to Brazil; 'consecutivos' also commonly used

Related Words

hierarchyprogressionsequencetierstagestratumascendinggradual

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the successive levels
move up through successive levels
work one's way through successive levels
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