SUBSTITUTION CLASS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Substitution Class.
Substitution Class - as a noun
The class of all items that can be substituted into the same position (or slot) in a grammatical sentence (are in paradigmatic relation with one another)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paradigm14Example Sentences
"In linguistics, a substitution class refers to a set of phonetically similar sounds that can be used interchangeably in a language."
"The words 'cat,' 'bat,' and 'rat' belong to the same substitution class because they differ only in terms of their initial consonant sound."
"The substitution class of pronouns includes words like 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' 'they,' which can stand in for nouns in sentences."
"The doctor prescribed a substitution class of antibiotics to treat the infection."
"The substitution class of cooking oils includes options like olive oil, vegetable oil, and coconut oil."
