substitution

sub·sti·tu·tion

noun \ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\

Definition of SUBSTITUTION

1

a : the act, process, or result of substituting one thing for another b : replacement of one mathematical entity by another of equal value

2

: one that is substituted for another

— sub·sti·tu·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— sub·sti·tu·tion·al·ly adverb

— sub·sti·tu·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective

Examples of SUBSTITUTION

1. The coach made three substitutions in the second half of the game.
2. I'd prefer rice with my steak instead of potatoes, but the menu says “no substitutions.”
3. Substitution of applesauce for oil is one way of reducing the fat in recipes.
4. The cookbook has a long list of substitutions for ingredients that may be hard to find.

Origin of SUBSTITUTION

Middle English substitucion, from Middle French, from Late Latin substitution-, substitutio, from substituere

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with SUBSTITUTION

absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian