👉 The term "supersede" in English is derived from Latin and refers to a situation where one thing (the superset) becomes another's (the superset). It implies that something has become greater or superior, as compared to another. For example, a person might be considered more intelligent than their child because they are smarter. In the context of mathematics, "supersede" can refer to a situation where one number (the set) is equal to another (the superset),