Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ced
Prefix
/sɛd/
Definition
A prefix that indicates a relationship to cutting or killing, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
Examples
- The company had to cede control of the project to the new management.
- After much deliberation, she decided to cede her seat to the elder passenger.
Meaning
The term ‘ced’ is not commonly found as a standalone word in modern English, but it is often used as a root in terms like ‘cede’ (to give up power or territory) or ‘decide’ (to cut off alternatives).
Synonyms
- Yield
- Relinquish
- Concede
