səkˈses also sik- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin successus, from successus, past participle of succedere to follow, succeed — more at succeed
1. obsolete : something that ensues outcome , consequence , issue
what is the success — Shakespeare
2. obsolete
a. : course , sequence , succession
b. : a group that proceeds in temporal sequence ; specifically : lineage
3.
a. : the degree or measure of attaining a desired end : kind of fortune
the poor success of the book disgusted him — Aldous Huxley
the success of the performance is judged by its volume and enthusiasm — American Guide Series: Florida
b. : a succeeding fully or in accordance with one's desires : favorable termination of a venture
I believe very little in the fortune … to which men attribute their successes and reverses — George Meredith
in pursuing this task she had, at first, cheering hopes of success — Matthew Arnold
specifically : the attainment of wealth, position, esteem, favor, or eminence
the first book has been published and had a great success — L.L.Day
4.
a. : a person achieving success
as a dance student … was … an immediate success — Current Biography
a success as a rich man's wife — Pearl Buck
b. : an undertaking that succeeds or confers success
the play was an immediate success
a remarkable series of successes in experimentation