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SUCCESSION

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Succession.

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Succession - as a noun

A following of one thing after another in time

Example: "The doctor saw a sequence of patients"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chronological sequencechronological successionsequencesuccessiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
temporal arrangementtemporal order
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A group of people or things arranged or following in order

Example: "A succession of stalls offering soft drinks"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
series
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The action of following in order

Example: "He played the trumps in sequence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sequence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
orderordering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ecological succession

Acquisition of property by descent or by will

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
taking over

Example Sentences

"The board of directors appointed John as the CEO in succession to his father."
"After the sudden death of the king, his eldest son ascended to the throne in succession."
"In order to preserve the family business, the company was passed down from one generation to the next in succession."
"The championship title was won by the team for the fifth time in succession."
"Each year, the school holds a succession of events to celebrate its founding."
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Word Game Points

Is SUCCESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, succession is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUCCESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SUCCESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, succession is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUCCESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SUCCESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, succession is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUCCESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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