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noun
- 1. a number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other: "she had been secretary to a succession of board directors" Similar
- 2. the action or process of inheriting a title, office, property, etc.: "the new king was already elderly at the time of his succession" Similar
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Nov 8, 2012 · 1. a. : the order in which or the conditions under which one person after another succeeds to a property, dignity, title, or throne. b. : the right of a person or line to succeed. c. : the line having such a right. 2. a. : the act or process of following in order : sequence. b (1)
SUCCESSION definition: 1. a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other: 2. happening…. Learn more.
Jun 4, 2024 · Ecological Succession. Ecological succession is the gradual process of change in the species composition of an ecosystem over time. It occurs as a result of natural disturbances like fires, floods, or human activities such as farming or deforestation.
Succession is the fact or right of being the next person to have an important job or position. She is now seventh in line of succession to the throne. Synonyms: taking over , assumption , inheritance , elevation More Synonyms of succession
Use the word succession to describe things that follow one another, as well as the order in which they do so. The Vice President is first in line of succession to be the President and the Secretary of State is fourth.
noun. /səkˈseʃn/ [countable, usually singular] a number of people or things that follow each other in time or order synonym series. a succession of visitors. He's been hit by a succession of injuries since he joined the team. in succession She has won the award for the third year in succession. They had three children in quick succession.
Succession definition: the coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events. See examples of SUCCESSION used in a sentence.
succession noun. Meaning & use. I. The action of succeeding, and related uses. I.1.a. c1405–. The action of a person or thing following, or succeeding to the place of, another; the coming of one person or thing after another; also, the passing from one act or state to another; an instance of this. c1405 (c1385)
1. the coming of one person or thing after another in order or in the course of events. 2. a number of persons or things following one another in order. 3. the right, act, or process by which one person succeeds to the office, rank, estate, or the like of another.
succession in American English. (səkˈsɛʃən ) noun. 1. the act of succeeding or coming after another in order or sequence or to an office, estate, throne, etc. 2. the right to succeed to an office, estate, etc. 3. a number of persons or things coming one after another in time or space; series; sequence.
