What is another word for suppletion?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌpə͡lʃən] (IPA) 
Suppletion is a linguistic term that refers to the replacement of an expected form with an entirely different form in a given context. This term is most commonly used in the context of morphology, where it refers to the use of a totally different word form to indicate a particular grammatical function. There are several synonyms that can be used to represent the concept of suppletion, including inflectional alternation and morphological irregularity. Other related terms include irregular inflection and exponence. The use of suppletion is a common feature in many languages, often serving as a way to indicate semantic distinctions that cannot be communicated through regular morphological processes.
