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