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- [soo-per-seed]
- /ˌsu pərˈsid/
- /ˌsuː.pəˈsiːd/
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- [soo-per-seed]
- /ˌsu pərˈsid/
Definitions of superseding word
- verb with object superseding to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use, etc., as by another person or thing. 1
- verb with object superseding to set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete: They superseded the old statute with a new one. 1
- verb with object superseding to succeed to the position, function, office, etc., of; supplant. 1
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Origin of superseding
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; < Latin supersedēre to sit above or upon, forbear, equivalent to super- super- + sedēre to sit1
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Parts of speech for Superseding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
superseding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
superseding usage trend in Literature
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