Superseded

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/

Definitions of superseded

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

Example Sentences

A1 The old technology was superseded by the new and improved version.

A2 Traditional methods of communication have been superseded by modern technology.

B1 The outdated policies were superseded by more effective ones.

B2 The need for manual labor has been superseded by automation in many industries.

C1 The previous edition of the book has been superseded by a revised version.

C2 The old laws were superseded by new legislation that better addressed current issues.

adjective replaced by something else because it is no longer effective or valid

Example Sentences

A1 The old technology was superseded by the new and improved version.

A2 The traditional method of communication has been superseded by email and messaging apps.

B1 The outdated software was superseded by a more advanced and user-friendly program.

B2 The manual process was superseded by an automated system, increasing efficiency.

C1 The previous rules and regulations have been superseded by new laws enacted by the government.

C2 The traditional marketing strategies were superseded by digital marketing techniques in order to reach a wider audience.

Examples of superseded in a Sentence

formal The old policy has been superseded by the new regulations.

informal The new rules have replaced the old ones.

slang The old way of doing things got kicked to the curb by the new system.

figurative Her outdated fashion sense was superseded by the latest trends.

Grammatical Forms of superseded

past tense

superseded

plural

superseded

comparative

more superseded

superlative

most superseded

present tense

supersede

future tense

will supersede

perfect tense

has superseded

continuous tense

is superseding

singular

superseded

positive degree

superseded

infinitive

to supersede

gerund

superseding

participle

superseded

Origin and Evolution of superseded

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'superseded' originates from the Latin word 'supersedere', which means 'to sit above, be superior to, abstain from'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of being superior to or abstaining from, 'superseded' evolved to mean replaced or succeeded by something or someone better or more modern.