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substitution

[ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən]

substitution Definition

  • 1the act of replacing someone or something with another person or thing
  • 2a replacement or substitute

Using substitution: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "substitution" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coach made a substitution in the second half of the game.

  • Example

    I used honey as a substitution for sugar in the recipe.

  • Example

    The company hired a substitution for the injured worker.

substitution Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for substitution

Antonyms for substitution

Phrases with substitution

  • the economic theory that describes how people react to a change in the price of a good by substituting it for another good that is less expensive or more expensive

    Example

    The substitution effect explains why people buy more chicken when the price of beef goes up.

  • a replacement that is identical or very similar to the original item

    Example

    The mechanic recommended a like for like substitution for the broken car part.

  • a replacement that is made due to unforeseen circumstances, such as an injury or illness

    Example

    The team had to make a forced substitution when their star player got injured.

Origins of substitution

from Latin 'substitutio', meaning 'putting in place of'

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Summary: substitution in Brief

The term 'substitution' [ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən] refers to the act of replacing someone or something with another person or thing. It can be a replacement or substitute, as in 'I used honey as a substitution for sugar in the recipe.' 'Substitution' extends into phrases like 'substitution effect,' which describes how people react to a change in the price of a good, and idioms like 'like for like substitution,' denoting an identical or similar replacement.

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