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Successors Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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successors

[səkˈsɛsərz ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

in mathematics

Numbers that come after a given number in a sequence, especially in the context of arithmetic or geometric progressions.

Synonyms

followers, sequels, subsequent numbers.

Examples of usage

  • In the sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, ..., 5 and 8 are the successors of 2.
  • To find the next successor in the series, add 3 to the previous number.

Translations

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Origin of 'successors'

The term 'successor' originated from the Latin word 'successor', which means 'one who comes after'. In mathematics, the concept of successors is fundamental to understanding number sequences and progressions. The notion of successors plays a crucial role in various branches of mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, and number theory.

See also: successes, successful, successfully, succession, successive, successively, successor, unsuccess, unsuccessful, unsuccessfully.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,331 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.