replacement
|re/place/ment|
B2
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
(replace)
substitute
Etymology
Etymology Information
'replacement' originates from the French word 'remplacement', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'placer' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'remplacement' transformed into the English word 'replacement' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'substitute or act of replacing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of replacing something or someone.
The replacement of the old bridge took several months.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that takes the place of another.
She was hired as a replacement for the retiring manager.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35