Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

succession

noun
/səkˈsɛʃən/
Definition
The act of following in order or sequence.
Examples
  • The succession of leaders in the organization was well-planned.
  • After the fire, a new succession of plants began to grow.
  • The succession of seasons brings various changes in nature.
Meaning
Succession refers to the process of one thing coming after another in a sequence, such as events, positions, or biological succession in ecosystems.
Synonyms
  • sequence
  • continuity
  • series
  • chain
  • order