Word: metasubstitution
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
sub
sti
tu
tion
Definition: Any substitution reaction that introduces an atom or group into the meta- position
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Analogies and derivatives of metamorphism; change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
Affix: substitute
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: substitutus
Language: la
Decoded: substitutus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: substituted
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.