success
[ suhk-ses ]
/ səkˈsɛs /
noun
the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
a performance or achievement that is marked by success, as by the attainment of honors: The play was an instant success.
a person or thing that has had success, as measured by attainment of goals, wealth, etc.: She was a great success on the talk show.
Obsolete.
outcome.
Origin of success
1530–40; < Latin
successus, equivalent to
succēd-, stem of
succēdere to
succeed +
-tus suffix of v. action, with
dt >
ss
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success
/ (səkˈsɛs) /
noun
the favourable outcome of something attempted
the attainment of wealth, fame, etc
an action, performance, etc, that is characterized by success
a person or thing that is successful
obsolete
any outcome
Derived forms of success
successless, adjectiveWord Origin for success
C16: from Latin
successus an outcome, from
succēdere to
succeed