Succession — synonyms, definition

1. succession (Noun)

accession alternation arrangement cavalcade chain chronological sequence chronological succession circle classification combination concatenation connection consecution constancy continuation continuity continuousness course cycle disposal • • •

succession (Noun) — A following of one thing after another in time. ex. "the doctor saw a succession of patients"

succession (Noun) — A group of people or things arranged or following in order. ex. "a succession of stalls offering soft drinks" ex. "a succession of failures"

succession (Noun) — The action of following in order. ex. "he played the trumps in succession"

succession (Noun) — (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.

succession (Noun) — Acquisition of property by descent or by will.

succession (Noun) — The inheriting of a title, office or power, esp. a royal title.

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