Succession Definition
succession
- noun
- a following of one thing after another in time; "the doctor saw a sequence of patients"
- a group of people or things arranged or following in order; "a succession of stalls offering soft drinks"; "a succession of failures"
- the action of following in order; "he played the trumps in sequence"
- (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
- acquisition of property by descent or by will
"Succession" in song lyrics
See how succession is used in real songs:
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"I'm caught up in the succession"
Children of the Corn — Giving Up the Game -
"y'all are concurring, when I'm running in succession"
Kardinal Offishall f/ Solitair — Quest For Fire -
"Rolling over weak cats in one succession"
Kardinal Offishall f/ Solitair — Quest For Fire
Words that rhyme with succession
Usage tips for "succession"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "succession" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for succession to find words that pair well.