Substitute
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/noun
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, substitutes were often used in rituals to invoke deities, symbolizing a profound transformation and the power of replacement.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
substitutus
“Placed beneath or in place of.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
substituere
“To put in the place of.”
14th Century
Old French
substituer
“To appoint or designate in another's stead.”
Late 14th Century
Middle English
substituten
“To replace or put in place.”
Modern English
English
substitute
“To take the place of or act in the role of.”
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