succedaneum

suc·ce·da·ne·um

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhk-si-dey-nee-uh m]
- /ˌsʌk sɪˈdeɪ ni əm/
- /səksˌedənˈiːəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhk-si-dey-nee-uh m]
- /ˌsʌk sɪˈdeɪ ni əm/

Definitions of succedaneum word

noun plural succedaneum a substitute. 1
noun succedaneum something that is used as a substitute, esp any medical drug or agent that may be taken or prescribed in place of another 0
abbreviation SUCCEDANEUM substitute 0

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Origin of succedaneum

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < New Latin succēdāneum, noun use of neuter singular of Latin succēdāneus substituted, equivalent to suc- suc- + cēd(ere) to come, go (see cede) + -āneus composite adj. suffix, equivalent to -ān(us) -an + -eus -eous

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Parts of speech for Succedaneum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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succedaneum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for succedaneum

noun succedaneum

bench jockey — a player on the bench who taunts opposing players, the officials, etc.
benchwarmer — a player who is usually on the bench; reserve
changeling — A changeling is a child who was put in the place of another child when they were both babies. In stories changelings were often taken or left by fairies.
locum — locum tenens.
locum tenens — a temporary substitute, especially for a doctor or member of the clergy.

All 5 Synonyms of succedaneum