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superseded

 

[ ˌsuːpərˈsiːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

replace something

The term 'superseded' refers to the act of replacing something that is considered to be outdated or no longer useful. It often denotes a transition from an old to a new version of an item, idea, or practice. In legal terms, it may imply that a previous law or regulation has been overridden by new legislation. The usage of the word suggests a sense of progression or improvement, as the new entity is deemed superior to the old one.

Synonyms

outclassed, outdated, overridden, replaced, supplant

Examples of usage

  • The new software has superseded the outdated version.
  • The regulations were superseded by more stringent laws.
  • Her discovery has superseded the previous understanding of the phenomenon.

Translations

Translations of the word "superseded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substituído

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्थापित

🇩🇪 abgelöst

🇮🇩 digantikan

🇺🇦 замінений

🇵🇱 zastąpiony

🇯🇵 置き換えられた

🇫🇷 remplacé

🇪🇸 sustituido

🇹🇷 yerine geçmiş

🇰🇷 대체된

🇸🇦 استبدل

🇨🇿 nahrazený

🇸🇰 nahradený

🇨🇳 被替代的

🇸🇮 nadomeščen

🇮🇸 skipað

🇰🇿 орын ауыстырылған

🇬🇪 შეცვლილი

🇦🇿 əvəzlənmiş

🇲🇽 sustituido

Etymology

The word 'supersede' originates from the Latin word 'supersedere', which means 'to sit above' or 'to hold back'. This Latin term combines 'super', meaning 'above', and 'sedere', meaning 'to sit'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, specifically around 1600. The evolution of its usage has seen 'supersede' primarily adopting a legal and formal connotation, particularly in contexts involving replacement or disqualification of older laws, documents, or ideas. Over the years, its application has broadened to encompass various fields such as technology, governance, and academia, where innovations or advancements routinely replace outdated practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,079 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.