substitution

Substitution is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): en or /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): en or /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/

• Audio (RP)

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Noun

Singular substitution

Plural substitutions

1. (countable & uncountable) A substitution is the act of replacing one person or thing with another.

   The accidental substitution of one medicine for another can be deadly.

   They had no extra players, so were unable to make any substitutions.

Related words

• substitute