Supersede

Pronunciation: /suːpərˈsiːd/

Definitions of supersede

verb to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

Example Sentences

A1 New technology may supersede older methods of communication.

A2 The updated version of the software will supersede the previous one.

B1 The new law will supersede the existing regulations.

B2 In some cases, human judgement may supersede automated decision-making.

C1 The court ruling will supersede any previous agreements between the parties.

C2 The company's policy on data protection supersedes all other guidelines.

Examples of supersede in a Sentence

formal The new law will supersede the previous one, making it null and void.

informal The updated version of the software will supersede the older one.

slang The new fashion trend is going to totally supersede the old one.

figurative His passion for music seemed to supersede all other interests in his life.

Grammatical Forms of supersede

• past tense: superseded
• plural: supersedes
• comparative: more superseding
• superlative: most superseding
• present tense: supersede
• future tense: will supersede
• perfect tense: have superseded
• continuous tense: is superseding
• singular: supersedes
• positive degree: supersede
• infinitive: to supersede
• gerund: superseding
• participle: superseded

Origin and Evolution of supersede

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'supersede' originated from the Latin word 'supersedere', which means 'to sit above or beyond'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to a person or thing that replaces or takes the place of another, the word 'supersede' has evolved to also mean to set aside or render obsolete.