succession
UK: səkˈseʃən | US: səkˈseʃən
n. the act or process of following in order or sequence
n. a number of people or things following one another in sequence
n. the right or action of inheriting a title, office, or property
succession = suc<under, after> + cess<go> + ion<noun suffix>
- suc (from Latin sub-, meaning "under, after")
- cess (from Latin cedere, meaning "to go, yield")
- ion (noun-forming suffix indicating action or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word "succession" originates from Latin successio, derived from succedere ("to come after"). The morpheme suc- implies a following or subsequent action, while -cess denotes movement or progression. Combined with -ion, it forms a noun describing the act of following in order, whether in time, rank, or inheritance. The term evolved through Old French (succession) before entering Middle English, retaining its core meaning of sequential progression.
The succession of kings was carefully recorded in the historical archives.
A succession of storms caused widespread damage to the coastal towns.
The company ensured a smooth succession plan for its retiring CEO.
In biology, ecological succession describes how ecosystems evolve over time.
Her succession to the throne was celebrated nationwide.