SUBSTITUTIVE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

substitutive

adjective

ˈsəb-stə-ˌtü-tiv

Definition of substitutive

as in alternative

taking the place of one that came before his recent religious fanaticism is only the latest substitutive addiction of a person with an addictive personality

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Recent Examples of substitutive At the top end, its role is more augmentative than substitutive, and its impact more incremental than disruptive or transformational. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 This kind of substitutive logic appears in early case histories of anorexia. — Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021

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Adjective

As the lake dries, the ruins of one of 11 villages that had been inundated by the reservoir have emerged, as alarm grows over the need for alternative water supplies for the city of 42 million.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Researchers have been looking for alternative approaches that can deliver the power densities of lithium-ion batteries at a fraction of the cost, while maintaining performance characteristics.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of alternative

Adjective

Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
The episode is also the debut of new cast members Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter.

— William Earl, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

The Johnsons’ appeal for help has since been taken to an alternate fundraising site, GiveSendGo.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Those dates are alternate beach closure dates for Boca Chica Beach, which is a beach near Starbase, and a good indicator of when SpaceX plans to fly.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of alternate

Adjective

Applicants will have to register with the secretary of state, document a threat within the past year and receive a substitute address that government agencies must generally accept.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The bill would provide participants in the program with a substitute address, shielding their personal information and rerouting their mail through the Secretary of State.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of substitute

Adjective

And Starship will have other hurdles to clear as well, even if today's flight goes perfectly.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
The film is up for Video of the Year, as well as a swath of other categories including Best Direction, Cinematography, and Choreography.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

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