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Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.
Julia Ward Howe

Meaning of "substitution" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBSTITUTION

substitution  [ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBSTITUTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Substitution is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUBSTITUTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of substitution in the English dictionary

The first definition of substitution in the dictionary is the act of substituting or state of being substituted. Other definition of substitution is something or someone substituted. Substitution is also the replacement of a term of an equation by another that is known to have the same value in order to simplify the equation.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBSTITUTION


allocution
ˌæləˈkjuːʃən
attribution
ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən
circumlocution
ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən
comminution
ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃən
Confucian
kənˈfjuːʃən
constitution
ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən
contribution
ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən
destitution
ˌdɛstɪˈtjuːʃən
diminution
ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən
distribution
ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən
execution
ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən
institution
ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən
persecution
ˌpɜːsɪˈkjuːʃən
prosecution
ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən
prostitution
ˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃən
reconstitution
ˌriːkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən
redistribution
ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən
reinstitution
ˌriːɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən
restitution
ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən
retribution
ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBSTITUTION

substantivize
substate
substation
substellar
substernal
substituent
substitutability
substitutable
substitute
substitute teacher
substitution instance
substitutional
substitutionary
substitutive
substitutively
substitutivity
substraction
substractor
substrata
substratal

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBSTITUTION

absolution
accreditation
American Revolution
caution
dilution
dissolution
evolution
First Amendment of the Constitution
French Revolution
high resolution
high-resolution
Industrial Revolution
New Year resolution
normal distribution
October Revolution
Poisson distribution
pollution
precaution
resolution
revolution
solution

Synonyms and antonyms of substitution in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUBSTITUTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «substitution» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of substitution

Translation of «substitution» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBSTITUTION

Find out the translation of substitution to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of substitution from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «substitution» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

替代
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sustitución
570 millions of speakers

English

substitution
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रतिस्थापन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستبدال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

замена
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

substituição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিকল্পন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

substitution
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggantian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Substitution
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

置換
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대체
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penggantian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thay thế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பதிலீட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतियोजन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikame
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sostituzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podstawienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заміна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

substituție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποκατάστασης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vervanging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

substitution
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

substitusjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of substitution

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBSTITUTION»

The term «substitution» is very widely used and occupies the 15.976 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBSTITUTION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «substitution» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «substitution» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about substitution

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8 QUOTES WITH «SUBSTITUTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word substitution.
1
Frans de Waal
The enemy of science is not religion. Religion comes in endless shapes and forms... The true enemy is the substitution of thought, reflection, and curiosity with dogma.
2
Victor Grignard
The reactions of organic magnesium compounds are of two kinds - reactions of substitution and reactions of addition.
3
Julia Ward Howe
Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.
4
Suge Knight
I'm passionate about everything, like my family and friends. Anybody I am talkin' to is gonna be bona fide real. There is no substitution for happiness. Period.
5
Peter Porter
I wanted to take a stand against what I think was not so well established then but is thoroughly well established now, which is the substitution for a real sense of a country of a hideous distortion which you can sell to the people called 'heritage'.
6
Jairam Ramesh
It was good to launch the economy in the '50s. Japan did this; China did this; even South Korea did this. All the East Asians did this - import substitution. I think all countries followed import substitution in the '50s and in the '60s, but I think by the '70s, countries were getting out of that first phase of the strategy.
7
Ben Shapiro
Same-sex marriage is not the final nail in the coffin for traditional marriage. It is just another road sign toward the substitution of government for God. Every moral discussion now pits the wisest moral arbiters among us - the Supreme Court, President Obama - against traditional religion.
8
Edward Lawrie Tatum
That the primary effect of gene mutation may be as simple as the substitution of a single amino acid by another and may lead to profound secondary changes in protein structure and properties has recently been strongly indicated by the work of Ingram on hemoglobin.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBSTITUTION»

Discover the use of substitution in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to substitution and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution of Hydrogen
This book uniquely addresses the systematic analysis of a vast range of nucleophilic substitutions of aromatic hydrogen. * This text provides coverage of: * Nucleophilic displacement of hydrogen (the S N/H reactions) in pi-deficient ...
Oleg N. Chupakhin, Valery N. Charushin, Henk C. van der Plas, 1994
2
A Thesis on the Rationales of Import Substitution ...
The purpose of this research paper is to try to clarify and evaluate the major issues and arguments in the debate on Import Substitution Industrialization Strategy (ISI) between the neoclassical economists and the development economists.
Hong Liang, 1997
3
Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of ...
With the central Christian doctrine of penal substitutionincreasingly under attack, these authors articulate a series ofresponses to specific theological and cultural criticisms.
Steve Jeffery, Michael Ovey, Andrew Sach, 2007
4
Representation and Substitution in the Atonement Theologies ...
Pursuit of this question provided the initial impetus for this book, a study of two vital themes pertaining to the doctrine of atonement - representation and substitution.
Jeannine Michele Graham, 2005
5
Eureka: Substitution Method
View our feature on Chris Ramsay's Eureka: Substitution Method Welcome to Eureka. Population: BRILLIANT It's a town of geniuses—and now it's the smartest series going.
Cris Ramsay, 2010
6
Industrialization in Malaysia: Import Substitution and ...
This study sets out to provide a systematic rethinking of the relationship between import-substituting and export-oriented industrialization strategies.
Rokiah Alavi, 1996
7
Proceedings of a Conference on Currency Substitution and ...
Eighteen well-known policymakers and economists discuss the rising use of currency substitution in Latin America. They examine the effects of currency boards on substitute currencies and on national stabilization programs.
Nissan Liviatan, 1993
8
Tube Substitution Handbook: Complete Handbook to ...
A complete handbook for replacements for vacuum tubes and picture tubes. This is the most accurate, up-to-date guide available to determine direct substitutes for receiving tubes and picture tubes.
William Smith, Barry Buchanan, 1998
9
Modern Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution
This book provides a comprehensive overview of nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, focusing on the mechanistic and synthetic features that govern these reactions.
Francois Terrier, 2013
10
Testosterone: Action, Deficiency, Substitution
This new edition also devotes sections to exploring the effects of testosterone on female physiology and sexual function, and the experimental use of testosterone in male hormonal contraception.
Eberhard Nieschlag, Hermann M. Behre, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBSTITUTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term substitution is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watch Manchester United make the most hectic substitution of all …
In some ways, pre-season friendlies are great. After a barren spell of nothingness, these runarounds serve to get us all excited about the imminent return of ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Doncaster Indian takeaway fined for “meat substitution
At a hearing at Doncaster Magistrate's Court on June 2 Elachi Indian Restaurants Ltd pleaded guilty to meat substitution. It was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay ... «The Star, Jun 15»
3
Substitution stoush
As part of its PBS reform package, currently before the Senate, the federal government announced plans to empower pharmacists to substitute a range of ... «Pharmacy News, Jun 15»
4
Australia Breaks With Biologic Prescribers, Other Regulators on …
"In eleven countries, ASBM has asked the physicians who routinely prescribe these medicines to weigh in on automatic substitution, and in every country ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
5
Every Cooking And Baking Substitution You Could Ever Need, In …
There's nothing worse than being in the middle of making biscuits only to realize that you're fresh out of buttermilk. Or baking a cake, and finding out someone ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
6
Check infant formula for signs of product tampering or substitution
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising people using baby formula to check the packaging for signs of tampering or product substitution. «CTV News, Jun 15»
7
In the Cattle Markets: Meat substitution effects
Among the many issues generating anxiety for some industry stakeholders is the possible impact on retail beef prices (and hence derived prices at wholesale ... «CattleNetwork.com, Jun 15»
8
Import Substitution to Cost Russia $50 Billion
Russia's import substitution program will cost at least 2.5 trillion rubles ($50 billion), news agency RIA Novosti reported Wednesday, citing Industry and Trade ... «The Moscow Times, May 15»
9
Coetzee defends Coleman substitution
DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee still believes the substitution decision that brought Kurt Coleman onto the field after halftime in Bloemfontein last weekend ... «SuperSport, May 15»
10
Players give backing to fourth substitution proposal
Football players across the globe have given their backing to the idea of allowing a fourth substitute to be used during matches. FIFPRO, the global players' ... «ITV News, Apr 15»

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