Substitution

Synonyms of substitution

• alternative
• exchange
• switch
• swap
• replacement

Antonyms of substitution

• continuation
• preservation
• original
• retention

Collocations of substitution

substitution error

Frequency: 70 %

The substitution error resulted in a goal for the opposing team.

substitution policy

Frequency: 60 %

The company has a strict substitution policy for damaged goods.

substitution effect

Frequency: 50 %

The substitution effect of using renewable energy sources is a reduction in carbon emissions.

substitution therapy

Frequency: 45 %

Substitution therapy is often used in addiction treatment programs.

substitution cipher

Frequency: 35 %

A substitution cipher is a method of encryption where each letter is replaced by another.

Idiomatic Expressions for substitution

• Phrase: substitution cipher
  Meaning: a method of encryption where each letter in the plaintext is replaced by a letter some fixed number of positions down the alphabet
  Usage: Historically, substitution ciphers were used to encode secret messages.