plural of substitute

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of substitute

The quality of being substitutable; the capacity to be substituted.

(philosophy) A logical relationship in which two terms can be mutually substituted without affecting the truth value of any propositions in which the terms occur, thereby establishing that the terms are identical.

Of or pertaining to substitution or to a substitute

plural of substitution

Characteristic of, or serving as a substitute

(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function. / (transitive, in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.

A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose. / (sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

The act of substituting or the state of being substituted. / A substitute or replacement.