Successful
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mid 16th century: from Latin successus, from the verb succedere ‘come close after’ (see succeed).
wiktionary
success + -ful.
etymonline
successful (adj.)
1580s, from success + -ful. Originally "having or resulting in any kind of success;" since late 19c. it has tended to mean "wealthy, resulting in financial prosperity" unless otherwise indicated. Related: Successfully.
