Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of precession Find synonyms for: Noun 1. precession, motion usage: the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone 2. precession, precedence, precedency, activity usage: the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of precession (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: preternatural Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language