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Definition of succulence

succulence

/ˈsʌk.jʊ.ləns/
suc · cu · lence
Adverb:succulently
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Adjective:succulent
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succulence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being tender, juicy, and tasty (especially of food).

Example

"Slow-roasting the pork shoulder ensures maximum tenderness and succulence."

2

The botanical characteristic of having thick, fleshy, water-storing tissues as an adaptation to arid environments.

Example

"Leaf succulence allows desert plants like aloe and agave to survive prolonged droughts."

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• Rhymes for succulence

• Nearby Words

succor
succotash
succubus
succulence
succulent
succulently
succumb

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin succulentia, derived from Latin succulentus ('juicy, full of sap'), from succus ('juice, sap').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Succulence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/succulence
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