substitution

noun

sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən How to pronounce substitution (audio)

-ˈtyü-

: the act, process, or result of substituting one thing for another

: replacement of one mathematical entity by another of equal value

: one that is substituted for another

substitutional

ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shnəl How to pronounce substitution (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

-ˈtyü-

adjective

substitutionally adverb

substitutionary

ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce substitution (audio)

-ˈtyü-

adjective

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web The visitors also reacted badly to conceding a second goal soon after equalizing, with an attacking triple substitution in the 74th minute perhaps coming too early and making the team disjointed.

Steve Douglas, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 Increased prices also means consumers can change their behaviors—deciding to fly instead of drive or skipping a trip entirely—in what is known as the substitution effect.

Austen Hufford, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 The original Navajo recruits were tasked with developing an unbreakable code by using words from their language and encoding it with word substitution to transmit tactical information over telephone and radio.

Paradise Afshar And Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 31 July 2022 There are two tournaments — high schools (13 to 17 years old) and adult bracket (18 years and older) — this weekend as each team must have at least five players (three playing and two substitution players).

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2022 Moreno came off during that substitution, ending his opportunity to score the first hat-trick in Timbers history.

oregonlive, 29 June 2022 When the substitution went through in the 76th minute, Marcina gave Cardone a hug as the fans provided a standing ovation.

Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 July 2022 By getting creative with his starting lineups, Kerr has put pressure on assistant Mike Brown, who is charged with allotting minutes and planning substitution patterns.

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2022 In a series of quick whistles, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves managed to avoid foul trouble in the first half, which meant coaches weren't handicapped and forced into substitution patterns for the first time this series.

Damichael Cole, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

substitution

noun

sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈt(y)ü-shən How to pronounce substitution (audio)

: a chemical reaction in which one or more atoms or groups in a molecule are replaced by equivalent atoms or groups to form at least two products

especially : the replacement of hydrogen in an organic compound by another element or group

: the turning from an obstructed desire to another desire whose gratification is socially acceptable

: the turning from an obstructed form of behavior to a different and often more primitive expression of the same tendency

a substitution neurosis

: the reacting to each of a set of stimuli by a response prescribed in a key

a substitution test for speed of learning new responses

Legal Definition

substitution

noun

sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü- How to pronounce substitution (audio)

: the substituting of one person or thing for another: as

in the civil law of Louisiana : a disposition not in trust by which a donee, heir, or legatee is charged to hold property transferred and return it to a third person compare fidei commissum, vulgar substitution

Note: Substitutions are prohibited.

: replacement of a party to an action with a successor or representative upon motion to the court when the party is unable to continue litigating (as because of death, incompetency, transfer of interest, or loss of the office for which the party was suing or being sued in an official capacity)

: the replacement of a new agreement or obligation for an old one see also novation

单词	substitution
释义	substitution noun sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən -ˈtyü- 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 substitutional ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shnəl -shə-nᵊl -ˈtyü- adjective substitutionally adverb substitutionary ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shə-ˌner-ē -ˈtyü- adjective Example Sentences The coach made three substitutions in the second half of the game. I'd prefer rice with my steak instead of potatoes, but the menu says “no substitutions.” Substitution of applesauce for oil is one way of reducing the fat in recipes. The cookbook has a long list of substitutions for ingredients that may be hard to find. Recent Examples on the Web The visitors also reacted badly to conceding a second goal soon after equalizing, with an attacking triple substitution in the 74th minute perhaps coming too early and making the team disjointed. Steve Douglas, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 Increased prices also means consumers can change their behaviors—deciding to fly instead of drive or skipping a trip entirely—in what is known as the substitution effect. Austen Hufford, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 The original Navajo recruits were tasked with developing an unbreakable code by using words from their language and encoding it with word substitution to transmit tactical information over telephone and radio. Paradise Afshar And Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 31 July 2022 There are two tournaments — high schools (13 to 17 years old) and adult bracket (18 years and older) — this weekend as each team must have at least five players (three playing and two substitution players). Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2022 Moreno came off during that substitution, ending his opportunity to score the first hat-trick in Timbers history. oregonlive, 29 June 2022 When the substitution went through in the 76th minute, Marcina gave Cardone a hug as the fans provided a standing ovation. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 July 2022 By getting creative with his starting lineups, Kerr has put pressure on assistant Mike Brown, who is charged with allotting minutes and planning substitution patterns. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2022 In a series of quick whistles, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves managed to avoid foul trouble in the first half, which meant coaches weren't handicapped and forced into substitution patterns for the first time this series. Damichael Cole, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English substitucion, from Middle French, from Late Latin substitution-, substitutio, from substituere First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing substitution substitution cipher substitution cipher Kids Definition substitution noun sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən -ˈtyü- : the act or process of putting in or taking the place of another Medical Definition substitution noun sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈt(y)ü-shən 1 : a chemical reaction in which one or more atoms or groups in a molecule are replaced by equivalent atoms or groups to form at least two products especially : the replacement of hydrogen in an organic compound by another element or group 2 a : the turning from an obstructed desire to another desire whose gratification is socially acceptable b : the turning from an obstructed form of behavior to a different and often more primitive expression of the same tendency a substitution neurosis c : the reacting to each of a set of stimuli by a response prescribed in a key a substitution test for speed of learning new responses Legal Definition substitution noun sub·sti·tu·tion ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü- : the substituting of one person or thing for another: as a in the civil law of Louisiana : a disposition not in trust by which a donee, heir, or legatee is charged to hold property transferred and return it to a third person compare fidei commissum, vulgar substitution Note: Substitutions are prohibited. b : replacement of a party to an action with a successor or representative upon motion to the court when the party is unable to continue litigating (as because of death, incompetency, transfer of interest, or loss of the office for which the party was suing or being sued in an official capacity) c : the replacement of a new agreement or obligation for an old one see also novation substitution noun as in replacement Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance replacement exchange swap commutation barter negotiation trade-off transaction reciprocation truck dicker trade bargaining recompense bargain horse trade dealing back-and-forth quid pro quo dickering horse trading haggling requital logrolling deal
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