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Word entry · 12 letters

substitution

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"Replacement"

12 letters · collected on this word page

12 lettersPronunciation /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/Part of speech nounSorted biinosstttuuStarts with SEnds with N1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another

Word origin

From Middle French substitution, from Late Latin substitutio.

Used in a sentence

  • In this football tournament, three substitutions can be made during the match.
  • Gary is off this weekend, so Jeff will be his substitution.

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