successive movements
[sək-ˈse-siv ˈmüv-mənts]
noun phrase
movimentos sucessivos
1. A series of movements that follow one another in sequence or order
The dancer performed successive movements with grace and precision.
A bailarina executou movimentos sucessivos com graça e precisão.
2. Consecutive actions or motions that occur one after another
The surgeon made successive movements to complete the delicate procedure.
O cirurgião fez movimentos sucessivos para completar o procedimento delicado.
3. In sports or exercise, repeated or continuous motions performed in sequence
The athlete practiced successive movements to improve coordination.
O atleta praticou movimentos sucessivos para melhorar a coordenação.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian dance, martial arts (capoeira), and physical therapy contexts. It emphasizes the flowing, connected nature of movements in cultural practices like samba and contemporary dance.
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