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English
Etymology
< Mediaeval Latin alternativus < Latin alternare (“‘to do by turns’”), pp. alternatus; see alternate.
Pronunciation
Noun
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Singular alternative |
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alternative (plural alternatives)
- A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities.
- A choice between two or more mutually exclusive possibilities.
- One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:option
Adjective
alternative (not comparable)
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Positive alternative |
Superlative none (absolute) |
- Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities
- Not traditional (an alternative lifestyle)
- Other
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
Relating to a choice
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See also
References
- alternative in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- alternative in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Italian
Noun
alternative f.
- Plural form of alternativa.
Adjective
alternative f.
- Feminine plural of alternativo
Anagrams
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