Definition

A series of people or things that follow one after another in a specific order; it can also refer to the process of inheriting property or rights after someone has died.

Example

The succession of leaders in the organization ensured a smooth transition during the changes.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new garden in the park?

Yeah, I saw it! It has a beautiful succession of flowers blooming.

I love how they arranged the plants in such a nice order.

Me too! It's great to see nature organized like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Succession → It is formed from "suc-" (from Latin "sub-", meaning under or after) and "cessio" (from Latin "cedere", meaning to go or yield). The word "succession" refers to the act of going or yielding to something that comes after, such as in a sequence or order.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'comes after' ('suc-') and 'yields' ('cessio') to the next in line — that's what succession means.

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