Correct spelling, explanation: the correct form successful is an adjective form of the noun success. To create an adjective the suffix -ful has been added. The suffix -ful creates a meaning full of, characterized by, thus successful means with a tendency to achieve success. We spell the noun with double s therefore the form succesful is incorrect.
Definition of successful:
adjective, prosperous, achieving success, having achieved position, wealth, etc.
When I think of successful people, Bill Gates comes to my mind.
Mary has got a very successful business.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: the form succesful is wrong because of the lack of doubled s at the end of the basis. The consonant is doubled in the original word success to which we add the suffix -ful to create an adjective.
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