replacement
UK: rɪˈpleɪsmənt | US: rɪˈpleɪsmənt
n. the act of replacing someone or something
n. a person or thing that takes the place of another
n. (sports) a substitute player
The word "replacement" combines the verb "replace," derived from Old French "replacer" (re- "back" + placer "to place"), with the noun-forming suffix "-ment" (from Latin "-mentum"). The core idea is "to put something back in its original position" or "to substitute." Over time, it expanded to cover both the action and the substitute itself. The suffix "-ment" systematically turns verbs into nouns (e.g., "movement," "achievement").
The replacement of the broken window took only an hour.
She was hired as a temporary replacement for the manager.
The team’s replacement scored the winning goal.
Technological advancements led to the replacement of manual labor with machines.
The warranty covers free replacement of defective parts.