There are 124,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Supercede'. 'Supercede' ranks in the top 40 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 652 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "supersede" functions primarily as a verb. Its definition is to take the place of or to replace something, often implying that the new item or version is more effective or current than the previous one.
Supersede
The word 'supersede' originates from the Latin word 'supersedere,' which is composed of 'super-' meaning 'above' and 'sedere' meaning 'to sit.' It has been used in English since the early 17th century.
The word 'supersede' is pronounced as /ˌsuː.pərˈsiːd/. It can be broken down phonetically as "soo-per-seed."
The word 'supersede' can be used in a sentence like this: "The new policy was designed to supersede the outdated regulations." A common caveat regarding its spelling is to ensure that it is not confused with 'supercede,' which is a common misspelling; furthermore, 'supersede' implies replacing something in authority or function, so it should be used in contexts where one thing officially takes the place of another.