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alteration

/ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To make or cause to be different; change.

    - "I alter the recipe to make it healthier."
    - "The editor alters the manuscript before publication."
  • Verb

    To change the form or appearance of something.

    - "The artist alters the colors in the painting."
    - "The company alters its logo to appeal to a younger demographic."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/



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Rhymes
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alter , malter , pater , shatter , slatter , clatter , gatter,atter , scatter
Homophones
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  1. alteration (en) : A change or modification

Variants
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alteration , alterations
Forms
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alters, altering, altered

Etymology
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From Old French alterer, from alter 'other' + -er 'do'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'alter ego' comes from the Latin words 'alter' meaning 'other' and 'ego' meaning 'I'?

  2. The word 'alteration' is often used in the context of genetics to refer to changes in an organism's DNA.

Related Concepts
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  1. modification: A change or adjustment made to something.

  2. transformation: A complete change in form, appearance, or character.

Culture
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Alteration is a common theme in literature, particularly in science fiction and fantasy genres, where characters or entire worlds undergo significant changes. It can also be found in art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "alteration"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pencil being sharpened, which is a form of alteration.
    - Visualize a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, which is a transformation or alteration.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'alteration' with the image of a chameleon changing colors.
    - Think of the word 'alteration' as meaning 'to make different' or 'to modify'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'A Change To Me' to remember the meaning of 'alteration' as 'A Change To Make Different'.
    - Use the phrase 'Alter Ego' to remember that alteration means 'to change the form or appearance of something'.

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