substitutive

American  

[suhb-sti-too-tiv, -tyoo-] / ˈsʌb stɪˌtu tɪv, -ˌtyu- /

adjective

1. serving as or capable of serving as a substitute.

2. pertaining to or involving substitution.

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Usage

What does substitutive mean? Substitutive is an adjective that describes a thing capable of taking the place of or that has taken the place of another.It can also be used to describe anything that involves such a substitution.Substitutive is an adjective form of the word substitute, which can be used as both a verb (to replace something with another thing) or as a noun (something that replaces something else).The similar adjective substitutable can mean capable of being used as a substitute, but it probably more often means capable of being replaced. The adjective substituent can mean the same thing as substituted or substitutable.Example: These safety measures are not meant to be substitutive—they’re being implemented in addition to the current plan.

Other Word Forms

• nonsubstitutive adjective
• substitutively adverb
• unsubstitutive adjective

Etymology

Origin of substitutive

First recorded in 1590–1600; substitute + -ive