overidden

/ˌoʊvəˈrɪdən/ or /ˌoʊvəˈrɪdn/

Definitions

1. verb

to be or become overridden, especially by a later or more powerful system, process, or entity.

“The company’s old software was overidden by the new, more efficient system.”

2. noun

a system, process, or entity that overrides another, especially in computing or engineering.

“The overidden driver caused a series of crashes and was eventually replaced.”

Synonyms

  • overridden
  • replaced
  • superseded

Antonyms

  • dominated
  • prevailed