An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one’s goals.
   

2. A performance or achievement that is marked by success, as by the attainment of honors (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From L. successus “an advance, a coming up; a good result, happy outcome,” noun use of p.p. of succedere “come after,” from suc-, → sub-, + ceder “to go, move,” → process.

Etymology (PE): Kâmyâbi, literally “acquiring, obtaining, finding one’s desire, wish,” from kâm “desire, wish,” → despite, + yâbi, from yâftan “to obtain, find,” → interpolation.