alternating

Meanings

• adjective

  Occurring in regular succession, each replacing the other in turn; interchangeable.

• noun

  Alternating current (AC) is an electric current which reverses direction at regular intervals.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alternating
reiterate , iterate , mate , fate , create

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Variants

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alternating , alternatingly , alternate , alternated , alternates , alternating current , alternating currents , alternating group , alternating series , alternating serieses

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Forms

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alternatingly, alternates, alternated, alternation

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Etymology

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From Old French alterner, from alter 'exchange' + -er, a suffix denoting a continuous or repeated action.

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Trivia

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1. The first practical implementation of alternating current was by Thomas Edison's rival, Nikola Tesla.

2. Alternating current is used in the power grid to transmit electricity over long distances more efficiently than direct current.

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Related Concepts

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1. Direct current (DC): A type of electric current that flows in one direction only.

2. Alternating current (AC) circuit: An electrical circuit that uses alternating current.

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Culture

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Alternating has been used extensively in various fields such as physics, engineering, and mathematics, particularly in the context of alternating current. In literature and music, it can refer to a rhythmic or thematic pattern that alternates between two or more elements.

How to Memorize "alternating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb flickering on and off to represent the concept of alternating.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alternating' with the idea of a pendulum swinging back and forth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A C Changes Direction' to remember the meaning of alternating current.

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