1. A procedural or pedagogical approach that involves replacing or substituting one element, process, or method with another
The substitutive method in teaching focuses on replacing traditional lectures with interactive discussions.
O método substitutivo no ensino concentra-se em substituir aulas tradicionais por discussões interativas.
2. In linguistics or grammar, a technique where one word or structure is replaced by another equivalent form
The substitutive method is useful for teaching grammar patterns.
O método substitutivo é útil para ensinar padrões gramaticais.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, a procedure where one method or process replaces another
The court approved the substitutive method for document verification.
O tribunal aprovou o método substitutivo para a verificação de documentos.