alternately

Meanings

• adverb

  given in or supplied in turns

• adjective

  occurring or happening in turn; successive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alternately
alternator , innoculator , magnifier , regulator

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Variants

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alternately

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Etymology

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From Old French alterner, from alter 'change' + -er 'repeatedly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'alternately' is often used in science to describe the way in which certain structures or processes alternate between two states or conditions.

2. In mathematics, 'alternating sequences' are sequences where the sign of each term alternates between positive and negative.

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Related Concepts

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1. turn-taking: A communication pattern where individuals take turns speaking or acting in a conversation or interaction.

2. cycle: A sequence of events that repeats in regular order.

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Culture

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In literature, 'alternately' is often used to describe the changing emotions or perspectives of characters. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Nick Carraway describes Tom and Daisy Buchanan's behavior as 'alternately condescending and affable'. In music, the term 'alternating bass' refers to a bass line that changes between two or more notes in a repeated pattern.

How to Memorize "alternately"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pendulum swinging back and forth to represent the concept of 'alternately'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alternately' with the idea of taking turns or switching between two things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Alternating A and B' to help remember the meaning of 'alternately'.

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