Substitutable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Substitutable is an adjective meaning Capable of being used as a substitute; valid as a replacement or alternate item.
Meaning
Capable of being used as a substitute; valid as a replacement or alternate item.
More Meanings
- Capable of being substituted.
- Something that can be substituted for something else; a viable replacement.
Example Sentences
Stevia is not substitutable for sugar in baking: the recipes won't work; they taste terrible.
Word Forms
- substitutables
Synonyms for substitutable
Depending on context, synonyms include synonymous, exchangeable, commutable.
Antonyms for substitutable
Common opposites include nonsubstitutable, unsubstitutable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exchangeable, commutable, synonymous, substitute, surrogate, replaceable.
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