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successors

The correct spelling is successors.

How to pronounce successors

noun

Say it like: Suc-ses-sor-s

The correct spelling is successors. A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title. For example: "George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US."

Usage Examples

George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US.

A limit ordinal is not the successor of any ordinal.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
  2. 2.The next heir in order or succession.
  3. 3.A person who inherits a title or office.
  4. 4.The integer, ordinal number or cardinal number immediately following another.

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