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

Graphite is a key battery material, and securing alternative sources and production methods is part of efforts to strengthen US battery supply chains.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Held at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Shaky Knees mixes major alternative acts with indie-rock veterans and emerging artists.

— Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of alternative

Adjective

The resolution notes that programming would still continue at The Reach, the extension to the center that opened in 2019, while the National Symphony Orchestra would continue at alternate venues.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
The center’s newer expansion, The Reach, is expected to remain open, with performances and other programming to continue at alternate venues.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 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

Blue laws in Arkansas included bans on card games, hunting, horse racing and other activities on Sundays.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The back end should be able to move the puck better and avoid long stretches in their own end, and assuming relative health, other players like Braden Schneider will no longer have to play too high in the lineup.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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