accession

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of gaining or coming into possession of something, especially a position of power, authority, or wealth.

  - "He made a swift accession to the throne."
  - "The company's new CEO had a meteoric accession to power."

• Noun

  The formal installation or recognition of a monarch, pope, or other high-ranking official.

  - "The archbishop presided over the accession ceremony."
  - "The accession of the new pope was celebrated with great fanfare."

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Pronunciation

1. /æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

deaccession

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accession
recession , cessation , impression

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Homonyms

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1. accession (en) : The act of gaining or coming into possession of something
   

2. accession (fr) : An ascent or approach
   

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Homophones

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1. accession (en) : The act of gaining or coming into possession of something
   

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Variants

List of all variants of accession that leads to same result
accession , accessional , accessions , accessioned , accessioning

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Forms

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The verb form of 'accession' is 'access'., The plural form is 'accessions'., The comparative form is 'more accession'., The superlative form is 'most accession'., The past tense and past participle of 'accession' is 'accessed'.

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'accesion', meaning 'ascent' or 'approach'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'accession' comes from the Latin word 'accessus', which means 'approach' or 'coming near'.

2. The term 'accession tax' refers to a tax levied on goods brought into a country for sale or consumption.

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Related Concepts

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1. succession: The passing of power, authority, or possession from one person or group to another, often following a period of vacancy.

2. ascension: The act of rising to a higher position or level, often metaphorically.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'accession' is often used to describe the ascension of a new ruler or leader. In art, it can refer to the process of adding new elements to a work or collection. In music, it can describe the gradual build-up or intensification of a piece.

How to Memorize "accession"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person climbing a ladder to gain access to a new position or possession.
   - Visualize a monarch being crowned and taking the throne.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accession' with the idea of gaining something new and valuable.
   - Think of the word 'accession' as meaning 'ascension' or 'rise to power'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'accession' is the act of 'gaining access' to something new.
   - Use the acronym 'A CCESSION' to remember the definition: 'Act of Coming into possession of something new'.

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