accession

The word “accession” has 3 syllables: ac-ces-sion.

It's pronounced as /əkˈsɛʃ.ən/.

What is synonym and antonym for accession?

In the thesaurus, “accession” has 9 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for accession along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for accession

acceptance
access
acquisition
admission
door
enlargement
entrance
entry
extension

Antonyms for accession

abridgment
compression
decrease
discharge
dismissal
expulsion
reduction
rejection
removal

Meanings of accession

noun

A coming to; the act of acceding and becoming joined.
Increase by something added; that which is added; augmentation from without.
A mode of acquiring property, by which the owner of a corporeal substance which receives an addition by growth, or by labor, has a right to the part or thing added, or the improvement (provided the thing is not changed into a different species).
The act by which one power becomes party to engagements already in force between other powers.
The act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity.
The invasion, approach, or commencement of a disease; a fit or paroxysm.
Agreement.
Access; admittance.

verb

To make a record of (additions to a collection).

Example Sentences

The accession of the new leader marked a significant change in policy.
Her accession to the throne was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
The document outlines the terms of the country’s accession to the treaty.
The museum displayed artifacts from the period of the king's accession.
The accession of these countries to the alliance strengthened their collective security.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accession, such as: abridgment, acceptance, access, acquisition, admission, compression, decrease.

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