Supersedure

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /suːpərˈsiːdʒər/

Definitions of supersedure

noun the act of superseding or being superseded

Example Sentences

A1 Supersedure is when one thing replaces another.

A2 In nature, supersedure occurs when a new queen bee replaces the old queen in a hive.

B1 The supersedure of traditional methods by modern technology has revolutionized many industries.

B2 The supersedure of manual labor by automation has increased efficiency but also led to job losses.

C1 The supersedure of outdated laws by new legislation is a necessary process for a changing society.

C2 The supersedure of old ideologies by new ones can lead to social upheaval and conflict.

Examples of supersedure in a Sentence

formal The supersedure of the old policy by the new regulations caused some confusion among the employees.

informal The supersedure of the original plan with a better idea saved us a lot of time and effort.

slang The supersedure of the outdated software with the latest version was a game-changer for our team.

figurative The supersedure of traditional values by modern beliefs is a common theme in today's society.

Grammatical Forms of supersedure

past tense

superseded

plural

supersedures

comparative

more supersede

superlative

most supersede

present tense

supersedes

future tense

will supersede

perfect tense

has superseded

continuous tense

is superseding

singular

supersedure

positive degree

supersede

infinitive

to supersede

gerund

superseding

participle

superseding

Origin and Evolution of supersedure

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'supersedure' originated from the Latin word 'supersedere', meaning to sit above or to be superior.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'supersedure' has evolved to denote the act of replacing or taking the place of something or someone that is no longer effective or relevant.