verb
supplant
Supplant (verb) means to take the place of; to replace, to supersede.
verb
1
To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.
2
To uproot, to remove violently.
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Etymology
From Middle English supplanten, supplaunten, from Old French supplanter, from Latin supplantō (“trip up”), from sub (“from below, under”) + planta (“sole”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of supplant?
"supplant" (verb) means to take the place of; to replace, to supersede.
What are the different meanings of supplant?
"supplant" has 2 main meanings: 1. To take the place of; to replace, to supersede; 2. To uproot, to remove violently.