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Supplanting Definition & Meaning

supplanting
noun
  1. act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics

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What does supplanting mean?
act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
What part of speech is supplanting?
Supplanting is a noun.

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