English word substitute comes from Latin statuo, and later Latin substituo (I place next to, under, or instead of. I substitute.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| statuo | Latin (lat) | I decide, make up (my mind). I erect. I establish, determine, fix (the form or character of). I hold up, stop, end. I set up, station (in an upright position). |
| substituo | Latin (lat) | I place next to, under, or instead of. I substitute. |
| substitutum | Latin (lat) | |
| substitute | English (en) | (historical) One who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript.. (sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.. A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose. (intransitive) To serve as a replacement (for someone or something). (transitive) In the phrase "substitute X for Y", [...] |