Supercede is a misspelling of supersede. Since several English words do end with the letters –cede, the mistake is understandable. Both –cede and –sede have their roots in Latin verbs, and supercede has been a somewhat common mistake for several centuries.

How do you spell supersede in England?

Definition of ‘supercede‘ Supersede is the standard spelling but there is indeed such a word as supercede. Yet the ‘supercede’ spelling does have etymological justification and it appears in the dictionary. There is such a word as ‘supercede’; it just isn’t in current use.

What is the difference between supersede and precede?

As verbs the difference between supersede and precede is that supersede is set (something) aside while precede is to go before, go in front of.