Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Succession.
How to pronounce succession:
US
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 successionsequence19successiveness21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
temporal arrangementtemporal orderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A group of people or things arranged or following in order
Example: "A succession of stalls offering soft drinks"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
series6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The action of following in order
Example: "He played the trumps in sequence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sequence19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
order6ordering10Hyponyms (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 successionExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is SUCCESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, succession is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSUCCESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SUCCESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, succession is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUCCESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
