substitutable
|sub/sti/tu/ta/ble|
C1
/ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːtəbl/
(substitute)
replacement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'substitutable' originates from the Latin word 'substituere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'statuere' meant 'to set or place.'
Historical Evolution
'substituere' transformed into the French word 'substituer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'substitute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place under,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to replace or exchange.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being replaced or exchanged with another of the same kind.
The ingredient is substitutable with a similar one.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45