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substitutable

UK/'sʌbstitju:təbl/US/'sʌbstitju: tәbl/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Capable of being replaced by something equivalent

可替换的;可代替的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sub-under, below
+
stitutstand, set, place
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=substitutable

From substitute (sub- 'in place of' + stit- 'stand') + -able. Belongs to the sta/stit family, not the us root.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.freely substitutable可自由替换的
  • 2.substitutable goods可替代商品

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In a competitive market, most products are easily substitutable.

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