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How do you spell Successor?

Correct spelling

successor

Two C's, two S's. SUCCESS + OR.

Why is successor spelled this way?

From Latin succedere, to go under or follow after. SUB (under) + CEDERE (to go). A successor follows after — stepping into the place another has left.

Common misspellings of successor

succesorsuccessersucccessorsuccesssor

Example

The successor was appointed immediately.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "successor". Two C's, two S's. SUCCESS + OR.
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