Word
succession
Phoneticssuc·ces·sion, stress on the second syllable
US/səkˈsɛʃən/
UK/səksˈɛʃən/
Definitions
01a series of events
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a number of similar things or events that happen one after another.
n. a number of people or things of a similar kind following one after another in time or space.
日本語:連続※
Español:sucesión
“The team won a succession of games and moved to the top of the league.”
“A rapid succession of technological breakthroughs in the late twentieth century fundamentally altered the global telecommunications landscape.”
02inheriting a position
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. the process of taking over a title, office, or property from the person who had it before.
n. the action or process of inheriting a title, office, or property, often governed by specific legal or hereditary rules.
日本語:継承※
“The prince is second in the line of succession to the throne.”
“The sudden death of the CEO triggered a complex succession plan that had been drafted by the board of directors years earlier.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms
03ecological change
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical · Academic
n. the natural process where different types of plants and animals replace each other in an area over time.
n. the process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time, typically following a disturbance.
“After the forest fire, we observed the natural succession of plants returning to the land.”
“Primary succession began on the barren volcanic rock, starting with lichens and mosses before larger vascular plants could establish themselves.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “succession” in context.
Adjective
01. rapid succession
“The goals were scored in rapid succession, leaving the opposing team stunned.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Like then, Mourinho’s task is to take down a Barcelona team that have won two La Liga titles in succession .” “But the second new ball came to Australia’s aid as the Bangladeshis lost Najmul, Mushfiqur (36) and Litton Das (0) in quick succession, all caught at second slip by Smith.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English [Term?], from Old French succession, from Latin successiō (noun).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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