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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhb-sti-toot, -tyoot]
- /ˈsʌb stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-sti-toot, -tyoot]
- /ˈsʌb stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut/
Definitions of substitutional word
- noun substitutional a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. 1
- noun substitutional (formerly) a person who, for payment, served in an army or navy in the place of a conscript. 1
- noun substitutional Grammar. a word that functions as a replacement for any member of a class of words or constructions, as do in He doesn't know but I do. 1
- verb with object substitutional to put (a person or thing) in the place of another. 1
- verb with object substitutional to take the place of; replace. 1
- verb with object substitutional Chemistry. to replace (one or more elements or groups in a compound) by other elements or groups. 1
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Origin of substitutional
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin substitūtus (past participle of substituere to put in place of), equivalent to sub- sub- + -stitū-, combining form of statū-, past participle stem of statuere (see substituent) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Substitutional
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exclamation
substitutional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
substitutional usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for substitutional
adj substitutional
- deputed — to appoint as one's substitute, representative, or agent.
adjective substitutional
- commissioned — the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority.
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