Supplanting

Pronunciation: /səˈplæntɪŋ/

Definitions of supplanting

verb to take the place of (someone or something) by force or treachery

Example Sentences

A1 The new technology is supplanting the old one.

A2 Online shopping is slowly supplanting traditional retail stores.

B1 Globalization is supplanting local traditions in many communities.

B2 The new CEO is supplanting the previous one with his innovative ideas.

C1 The political party is supplanting its rivals in popularity.

C2 The company's aggressive marketing strategy is supplanting its competitors in the market.

Examples of supplanting in a Sentence

formal The new technology is supplanting traditional methods in the industry.

informal The new app is totally supplanting the old one.

slang The new trend is supplanting the old one, it's lit.

figurative Her kindness is supplanting the negativity in the room.

Grammatical Forms of supplanting

• past tense: supplanted
• plural: supplantings
• comparative: more supplanting
• superlative: most supplanting
• present tense: supplants
• future tense: will supplant
• perfect tense: have supplanted
• continuous tense: is supplanting
• singular: supplanting
• positive degree: supplanting
• infinitive: to supplant
• gerund: supplanting
• participle: supplanted

Origin and Evolution of supplanting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'supplanting' originated from the Old French word 'supplanter' which means 'to trip up' or 'to overthrow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'supplanting' has evolved to refer to the act of taking the place of someone or something, often in a forceful or deceitful manner.