What does substitution mean?
Substitution means The act of substituting or the state of being substituted..
Substitution
/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of substituting or the state of being substituted..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of substituting or the state of being substituted.
- A substitute or replacement.
- (chemistry, especially organic chemistry) The replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another.
- (linguistics) The expansion of the lexicon of a language by native means in correspondence to a foreign term.
Example Sentences
In this football tournament, three substitutions can be made during the match.
Gary is off this weekend, so Jeff will be his substitution.
Synonyms for substitution
Antonyms for substitution
Related Words
Word Forms
- substitutions
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for substitution?
Common synonyms include exchange, switch, permutation, replacement.
What is the opposite of substitution?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use substitution in a sentence?
In this football tournament, three substitutions can be made during the match.
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