ersatz

As nouns the difference between ersatz and replacement

is that ersatz is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute while replacement is a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

As an adjective ersatz

is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality.

As adjectives the difference between emulate and ersatz

is that emulate is striving to excel; ambitious; emulous while ersatz is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality.

As a verb emulate

is to attempt to equal or be the same as.

As a noun ersatz is

something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.

As adjectives the difference between ersatz and former

is that ersatz is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality while former is previous.

As nouns the difference between ersatz and former

is that ersatz is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute while former is someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.

Temporary is a related term of ersatz.

As nouns the difference between temporary and ersatz

is that temporary is one serving for a limited time; short-term employee while ersatz is replacement, substitute.

As an adjective temporary

is not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

Interim is a related term of ersatz.

As nouns the difference between interim and ersatz

is that interim is interim while ersatz is replacement, substitute.

Acting is a synonym of ersatz.

As nouns the difference between acting and ersatz

is that acting is an intended action or deed while ersatz is replacement, substitute.

As an adjective acting

is temporarily]] assuming the [[duty|duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

As a verb acting

is .

As nouns the difference between ersatz and bogus

is that ersatz is replacement, substitute while bogus is (us|dialect) a liquor made of rum and molasses.

As an adjective bogus is

counterfeit or fake; not genuine.

As nouns the difference between ersatz and simulacrum

is that ersatz is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute while simulacrum is an or representation.

As an adjective ersatz

is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality.

As nouns the difference between ersatz and ersatzness

is that ersatz is replacement, substitute while ersatzness is (rare) the quality of being ersatz.