Substitution ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Substitution ( noun )

1. The action or process of putting something or someone in the place of another.
2. Something that is used or placed in the position of another.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin substitutio(n-), from substituere "place instead", from sub- "in place of" + statuere "establish".

Examples:

1. The substitution of a synthetic fuel for gasoline reduced emissions.
2. The coach made several substitutions during the game.
3. The use of a substitute teacher was necessary due to the teacher's illness.
4. The chemist found a suitable substitution for the rare chemical.
5. A new form of energy is being researched as a potential substitution for fossil fuels.

(As a verb)

Substitution ( verb )

1. The action or process of putting something or someone in the place of another.
2. Something that is used or placed in the position of another.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin substitutio(n-), from substituere "place instead", from sub- "in place of" + statuere "establish".

Examples:

1. The substitution of a synthetic fuel for gasoline reduced emissions.
2. The coach made several substitutions during the game.
3. The use of a substitute teacher was necessary due to the teacher's illness.
4. The chemist found a suitable substitution for the rare chemical.
5. A new form of energy is being researched as a potential substitution for fossil fuels.