Succession
/səkˈseʃn/noun
The act of following in order, especially one person or thing after another.
He was next in line for the throne due to the order of succession.
Often appears as...
- order of succession
- line of succession
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Hierarchical Order
Used when describing a strict order, like in royal families or job positions.
She is fourth in the line of succession for the company's presidency.
Pro Tip 2/2Chain of Events
Refers to a sequence where one event follows another, often in a predictable pattern.
A succession of economic failures led to the market crash.
Compare with
chaincontinuationderivationlineageorderprogressionsequenceseries
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