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/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of replacing one person or thing with another
The substitution of sugar with honey can enhance the flavor of the dish.
a thing or person that replaces another
The teacher made a substitution in the lineup to improve the team's performance.
in sports, the act of replacing a player with another player
The coach made a substitution during the second half of the game.
in mathematics, the process of replacing a variable with a number or another variable
The student learned how to perform substitution in algebra to solve equations.
a replacement, especially in legal or contractual contexts
The contract allowed for substitution of the goods if they were found to be defective.
Etymology
From Latin 'substitutio', from 'substituere', meaning to place under.
Common Phrases and Expressions
substitution effect
The change in demand for a good due to a change in its price affecting the consumption of substitutes.
substitution principle
The economic principle where consumers will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.
Related Words
substitute
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
replacement
The action or process of replacing someone or something.
Slang Meanings
Swapping things out.
I did a substitution with my schedule to fit in that meeting.
Using something different for the same purpose.
He made a last-minute substitution with his presentation.