noun
Uncommon
substitution
suhb-stih-TYOO-shuhn
Substitution (noun) means the act of putting one thing in place of another, or the result of doing so. Example: “The manager made three substitutions in the second half.”
noun
1
The act of putting one thing in place of another, or the result of doing so.
"The manager made three substitutions in the second half."
"A simple substitution of ingredients made the dish vegan."
How to use substitution
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of swapping one thing for another.
Common pairings
make a substitution
ingredient substitution
player substitution
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Etymology
From Middle French substitution, from Late Latin substitutio.
Related words
Rhymes for substitution
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
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Frequently asked questions
What does “substitution” mean?
The word “substitution” means the act of putting one thing in place of another, or the result of doing so. In plain terms, the act of swapping one thing for another.
How do you pronounce “substitution”?
“Substitution” is pronounced suhb-stih-TYOO-shuhn (/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtu.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “substitution” in a sentence?
Here is “substitution” used in a sentence: “The manager made three substitutions in the second half.”
What part of speech is “substitution”?
“Substitution” is a noun.
Where does the word “substitution” come from?
The word “substitution” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French substitution, from Late Latin substitutio.
Is “substitution” a common word?
“Substitution” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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