Definitions

1. noun

A grammatical process by which a verb or a form of a verb is used in a language to express a meaning that is not fully conveyed by its own inherent meaning, often replacing a more basic verb or its inflected forms.

“The use of ‘go’ in ‘go and get it’ is an example of suppletion, as ‘go’ conveys more meaning than the basic verb ‘get’.”

2. noun

A case of suppletion in a language, often resulting from the replacement of a more basic verb or its inflected forms with a more complex verb.

“The suppletion of the verb ‘to be’ in many languages, with its numerous forms and irregularities, is a notable example.”