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"Supersede" comes from the Latin word "supersedeo," which is the root of the English spelling. The shift from "cede" to "sede" occurred in the 15th century due to influence from other Latin words and English spelling conventions.

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Q: Why is supersede spelled with a s when the stem is cede?
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