succession

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/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ English

Definitions

noun

An act of following in sequence.
A sequence of things in order.
A passing of royal powers.
A group of rocks or strata that succeed one another in chronological order.

Related words

Synonyms

successiveness sequence chronological sequence chronological succession ecological succession taking over succeed successive consequence predecessor result successor series sequencing serial replacement

Associated

primogeniture throne heirs heir hereditary duchy inheritance monarch monarchy descendants legitimate eldest

Rhymes

expression discretion oppression obsession concession impression facial expression progression question accession

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