Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

substitution

noun
/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
Definition
the act of replacing one thing with another
Examples

1. In cooking, you can make a substitution for sugar by using honey.

2. The coach made a substitution during the game to improve the team’s performance.

3. In math, substitution is used to replace variables with numbers to solve equations.

Meaning
Substitution refers to the process of replacing something with something else. It can occur in various contexts, such as mathematics, language, and everyday life.
Synonyms
  • replacement
  • exchange
  • swap
  • interchange
  • alternation