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

Example Sentences

The concern, I think I, and some other folks who watch this industry have, is that this type of automation is purely substitutive.

From The Verge

This simple, substitutive kind of automation, Mr. Acemoglu and Mr. Restrepo wrote, threatens not just individual workers, but the economy as a whole.

From New York Times

The Italian government reports that about 350-400 people applied to move their tax domicile to Italy and take advantage of the “substitutive tax” in 2017 and 2018.

From The Guardian

What did work were fear, self-manipulation and substitutive behavior.

From New York Times

Third, I conned myself with substitutive behavior.

From New York Times