succedent: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “succedent” mean?
Following as a logical or natural consequence.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Following as a logical or natural consequence; coming after something else.
In astrology, refers to houses (typically the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th) that follow the angular houses. In logic or rhetoric, a proposition that follows from another.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage; the term is equally rare and specialized in both varieties.
Connotations
Formal, academic, or esoteric.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both, primarily confined to astrology texts and older philosophical works.
Grammar
How to Use “succedent” in a Sentence
X is succedent to YY, with X succedentVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “succedent” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The succedent houses in the horoscope are less dynamic than the angular ones.
- The argument's succedent points were less convincing.
American English
- In her astrological chart, planets in succedent houses indicate resource management.
- He focused on the antecedent cause, ignoring the succedent effects.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Possible in philosophical or logical papers discussing sequence of propositions.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Primary domain is astrology, describing specific houses in a natal chart.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “succedent”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “succedent”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “succedent”
- Spelling as 'succeedent' (double 'e').
- Using it to mean 'successful'.
- Attempting to use it in general English instead of the common word 'subsequent'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In its core meaning, yes, it means 'following after'. However, 'subsequent' is the standard general term. 'Succedent' is archaic in general use and is now a technical term primarily in astrology.
It is not recommended. Using extremely rare, specialized words can seem affected or obscure your meaning. 'Subsequent', 'following', or 'consequent' are almost always better choices unless you are writing specifically about astrology.
They are very close synonyms. 'Consequent' more strongly implies a direct logical or causal relationship (B is consequent *because of* A). 'Succedent' can simply mean 'following in time or order', though it often carries a logical implication.
They share the Latin root 'succedere', meaning 'to go after, follow'. The original meaning of 'succeed' was 'to come after' (e.g., "The son succeeded his father on the throne"). The 'achievement' meaning developed later. 'Succedent' preserves the older 'following' meaning.
Following as a logical or natural consequence.
Succedent is usually formal, technical in register.
Succedent: in British English it is pronounced /səkˈsiːd(ə)nt/, and in American English it is pronounced /səkˈsid(ə)nt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'SUCCEed' + 'ENT' – an entity that succeeds or follows another.
Conceptual Metaphor
TIME IS A SEQUENCE (a later point in a sequence).
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'succedent' most specifically and commonly used?