replacement — the action of replacing someone or something; a person or thing that takes the place of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of replacing someone or something; a person or thing that takes the place of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
Example Sentences
- The company is looking for a replacement CEO who can juggle flaming torches while giving presentations.
- My phone's battery replacement cost more than my monthly coffee budget.
- The replacement teacher was so young that students asked if she needed help with her homework.
replacement
NOUN[/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/]
the action of replacing someone or something; a person or thing that takes the place of another
The mechanic installed a shiny replacement tire after the old one blew out.
The replacement sign was installed in the exact same spot. (REPLACE + ITEM = REPLACEMENT → something that takes the place of another thing)
A good replacement can lead to enhancement and advancement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'replacere', combining the prefix 're-' (again) and 'place' (to put or set), originally meaning 'to put back in place'. The term evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote the act of substituting something with an alternative.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + place (to put, set) + -ment (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result). The suffix converts the verb phrase into an abstract noun denoting the process or product of replacing.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company is looking for a replacement CEO who can juggle flaming torches while giving presentations.”
“My phone's battery replacement cost more than my monthly coffee budget.”
“The replacement teacher was so young that students asked if she needed help with her homework.”
“Hip replacement surgery has improved significantly over the past decade.”
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