succession — a number of people or things following one after the other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a number of people or things following one after the other
Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈsɛʃən/
Example Sentences
- After eating three pizzas in succession, Tom realized he might have a problem.
- The company's succession plan ensures smooth leadership transitions.
- A succession of failed attempts to fix his computer led Mark to finally call tech support.
succession
NOUN[/səkˈsɛʃən/]
a number of people or things following one after the other
The royal succession passed the crown from father to son before the whole court.
Royal succession unfolds in a solemn procession session
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'successio,' derived from 'succedere' meaning 'to follow after' or 'to come next.' The word combines the prefix 'sub-' (under/after) with 'cedere' (to go/yield).
Breakdown
sub- (after/following) + ced (go/yield) + -ion (noun suffix) = succession
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📝Examples
“After eating three pizzas in succession, Tom realized he might have a problem.”
“The company's succession plan ensures smooth leadership transitions.”
“A succession of failed attempts to fix his computer led Mark to finally call tech support.”
“The ecological succession in the forest took decades to complete.”
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