succession
gb/səksˈɛʃən/ us/səksˈɛʃən/
B1
Inggeris
~ 3100
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
B1
relation
1
A series of people or things
A number of people or things that come one after another in order or time.
Corak penggunaan:
a succession of [things/events/people]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'succession' with 'success', but 'succession' refers to things happening one after another, not achieving a goal.
Sinonim
sequence (More general term for any ordered arrangement or series.)
|
series (Often used for a set of related things or events happening one after another.)
Antonim
interruption (A break or pause that stops a continuous sequence.)
Kolokasi
a succession of events
|a rapid succession
|in quick succession
|a succession of victories
Tema
general
|time
|order
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The team won a succession of games last season.
- A succession of visitors arrived at the house.
- He answered the questions in rapid succession.
- The country experienced a succession of political crises.
- She wore a succession of colorful dresses to the parties.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- We saw a succession of buses go by.
- The teacher asked a succession of questions.
- There was a succession of loud noises outside.
- A succession of birds flew over the field.
Kata nama
formal
B2
event
2
Taking over a role or position
When someone takes the place of another person in an important job or as king/queen.
Corak penggunaan:
succession to [a position/title]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse 'succession' with 'successful', but here it means taking over a role, not achieving something.
Sinonim
accession (More formal term often used for assuming office, especially in monarchies.)
|
inheritance (Refers more broadly to receiving property or titles, not just positions.)
Antonim
abdication (The act of giving up a position or title voluntarily.)
Kolokasi
line of succession
|succession planning
|succession to the throne
|order of succession
Tema
politics
|law
|work
Contoh
- The prince is next in line of succession to the throne.
- Succession to the presidency is outlined in the constitution.
- The company has a clear succession plan for its leadership.
- There was a dispute over the rightful succession to the estate.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- He is first in line of succession to be king.
- The rules for succession are in the law.
- Succession planning helps a company prepare new leaders.
- She became queen by right of succession.
Kata nama
technical
C1
event
3
Natural change in ecosystems over time
The slow change in plants and animals in an area over time, as some replace others.
Sinonim
ecological progression (Describes the gradual change in ecosystems over time.)
Antonim
ecological stability (A state where there is little change in species composition over time.)
Kolokasi
ecological succession
|primary succession
|secondary succession
Tema
science
|environment
|nature
Contoh
- Ecological succession can take hundreds of years to complete.
- Primary succession occurs on bare rock after volcanic activity.
- Secondary succession happens after a forest fire destroys vegetation.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Ecological succession changes plants and animals over time.
- Primary succession starts on bare land.
- Secondary succession happens after damage to the land.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
succession
IPA
GB/səksˈɛʃən/
US/səksˈɛʃən/
Suku kata dan tekanan
suc - ces - sion (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ces)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: succession
- Plural: succession, successions
Keluarga kata
Forms
successions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessful
adjective B1
unsuccessfully
adverb
Ungkapan
line of succession
1/lˈaɪn əv səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Official order for inheriting a role
The official list showing who will get an important job or title next.
Contoh
- He is third in the line of succession to the throne.
- The constitution defines the line of succession for the presidency.
succession planning
1/səksˈɛʃən plˈænɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Preparing for role replacements in organizations
Making plans so that new people can take important jobs when needed.
Contoh
- Succession planning ensures smooth leadership transitions.
- Good companies invest time in succession planning.
in quick succession
1/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
One after another quickly
Happening right after each other without delay.
Contoh
- Three runners crossed the finish line in quick succession.
- She sneezed twice in quick succession.
in quick succession
2/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Happening one after another quickly
Happening close together in time, without much gap.
Contoh
- The team scored three goals in quick succession.
- Several cars passed by in quick succession.