supplanting

Meanings

• Verb

  To replace or displace someone or something, typically by force, deceit, or manipulation.

  - "He supplanted his older brother as the heir to the throne."
  - "The new manager supplanted several long-term employees with younger, cheaper labor."
  - "She was supplanted by a younger, more attractive colleague."

• Verb

  To provide something that takes the place of something else, typically of a lower quality or value.

  - "The company's cheap imports supplanted American-made products."
  - "His subpar performance supplanted the need for a more qualified candidate."
  - "The fake diamond supplanted the real one in the ring."

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Synonyms

uproot , wrench , dethrone , oust , replace , supersede , take over

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Variants

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supplant , supplantation , supplantations , supplanted , supplanter , supplanters , supplanting , supplants

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'supplanten', meaning 'to displace' or 'to take the place of'.

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Trivia

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1. Supplanting is an anagram of the word 'plants'.

2. The term 'supplanting' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. Supplanting is a common theme in many fairy tales, where a wicked stepmother or stepfather tries to supplant the rightful heir to the throne.

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Related Concepts

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1. Usurpation: The act of taking and holding power unlawfully, often through force or manipulation.

2. Displacement: The act of removing someone or something from a place or position, often forcing them to find a new one.

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Culture

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Supplanting has been used extensively in literature and art to explore themes of ambition, power, and deceit. For example, Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' explores the consequences of supplanting a rightful king.

How to Memorize "supplanting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone or something taking the place of another, pushing them out or replacing them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'supplanting' with the idea of taking someone's place, whether through force or deceit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Someone Unlawfully Placing Another' to remember the definition of supplanting.

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