What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
decessor
Example
The new CEO is determined to outperform his decessor. [decessor: noun]
Example
The decessor of this computer was much slower and less efficient. [decessor: adjective]
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This car model's decessor was discontinued due to poor sales. [decessor: noun]
predecessor
Example
My predecessor in this job left some big shoes to fill. [predecessor: noun]
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My great-grandfather was my grandfather's predecessor. [predecessor: noun]
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This version of the software is more advanced than its predecessor. [predecessor: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Predecessor is more commonly used than decessor in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between decessor and predecessor?
Both decessor and predecessor are formal words and are typically used in professional or academic contexts.
