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alternative
[ awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al- ]
noun
- a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility:
You have the alternative of riding or walking.
Synonyms: ,
- one of the things, propositions, or courses of action that can be chosen:
The alternative to riding is walking.
- a possible or remaining course or choice:
There was no alternative but to walk.
adjective
- affording a choice of two or more things, propositions, or courses of action.
- (of two things, propositions, or courses) mutually exclusive so that if one is chosen the other must be rejected:
The alternative possibilities are neutrality and war.
- employing or following nontraditional or unconventional ideas, methods, etc.; existing outside the establishment:
an alternative newspaper; alternative lifestyles.
- Logic. (of a proposition) asserting two or more choices, at least one of which is true.
alternative
/ ɔːˈɜːəɪ /
noun
- a possibility of choice, esp between two things, courses of action, etc
- either of such choices
we took the alternative of walking
adjective
- presenting a choice, esp between two possibilities only
- (of two things) mutually exclusive
- denoting a lifestyle, culture, art form, etc, regarded by its adherents as preferable to that of contemporary society because it is less conventional, materialistic, or institutionalized, and, often, more in harmony with nature
- logic another word for disjunctive
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԲپ, adverb
- ˈٱԲپԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·ٱ·Բ·پ· adverb
- ·ٱ·Բ·پ·Ա ·ٱ·Բ·پ··ٲ [awl-tur-n, uh, -, tiv, -i-tee, al-], noun
- ܲ·-·ٱ·Բ·پ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of alternative1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“The California State Library remains committed to serving all of the people of California and will explore alternative means to ensure continued access to essential library services.”
“So you can choose things that matter to you, diversity and leadership or carbon footprint to show you how your portfolio aligns with the values, or what alternatives there could be,” Hartvigsen said.
But he was scrutinised for recommending homeopathy, alternative medicine and other treatments that critics have called "pseudoscience".
The aide, who worked in the president's office, said Yoon would argue his points "loudly and forcefully", making it "uncomfortable" to voice an alternative opinion.
Before she was approved for Maid, April was assessed by two independent physicians who were required to inform her of ways to alleviate her suffering and offer alternative treatments.
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