accession
Translation
accession, attainment, addition, agreement
Examples
The queen's accession to the throne was celebrated.
The queen's accession to the throne was celebrated.
The museum's latest accession is a rare painting.
The museum's latest accession is a rare painting.
The country's accession to the treaty was approved.
The country's accession to the treaty was approved.
Grammar Patterns
accession ((to sth.)) the attainment of (sth.), such as a position or rank The queen's accession to the throne was celebrated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attainment, addition, acquisition
Etymology
From Latin 'accessio' (an increase, addition), from the verb 'accedere'. It's the noun form of 'accede'.
Memory Tips
Think of gaining 'access' to a new position or collection. The '-ion' suffix often denotes an action or process.