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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

supplantation

/ˈsʌplɪkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does supplantation mean?

noun

The act of replacing or taking the place of something or someone, often in a gradual or subtle manner.

Example

"The new policy was a result of a process of supplantation, where the old rules were gradually phased out in favor of the new ones."

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