alternative

Meanings

• Noun, Adjective

  A thing that can be put in the place of another. A possibility or choice.

  - "She gave him an alternative to moving out."
  - "He considered the alternatives before making a decision."
  - "The alternative rock band played at the festival."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769280"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alternative
alternative , elaborative , celebrative , creative

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Alternative (English) : An alternative is a thing that can be put in the place of another.
   

2. Alternative (Medical) : An alternative treatment is a treatment other than the standard or usual one.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of alternative that leads to same result
alternative , alternatively , alternativeness , alternativenesses , alternatives , alternative countries , alternative country , alternative energies , alternative energy , alternative power , alternative powers , alternative fuel , alternative fuels , alternative medicine , alternative medicines , alternative minimum tax , alternative minimum taxes , alternative music , alternative musics , alternative pop , alternative pops , alternative rock , alternative rocks

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Alternatives: plural form, Alternative: comparative form (more alternative), Alternatively: adverb form (can be used instead of)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French alternatif, from alterner ‘to exchange’.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first alternative energy source was likely harnessed by ancient civilizations through the use of windmills?

2. In the Harry Potter series, the alternative version of the Ministry of Magic is called the 'Ministry of Magic - Alternative'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Option: An option is a possibility or choice, similar to an alternative.

2. Contingency plan: A contingency plan is a backup plan or alternative solution, in case the primary plan fails.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Alternative has been used in various forms of art, music, and literature. In music, alternative rock emerged in the late 1980s as a reaction against the commercialization of rock music. In literature, alternative endings or perspectives are used to explore different possibilities.

How to Memorize "alternative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a switch being flipped between two options, representing an alternative.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alternative' with the word 'choice'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A-L-T-E-R-N-A-T-I-V-E to remember the meaning: Another way, Life's Testing, Every choice, Replacing Normal, Alternative to, In place of, Various exist, Every choice.

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