- alternatively to alternative
- third alternative, as an alternative to an alternative claim
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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alternative — {{11}}alternative (adj.) 1580s, offering one or the other of two, from M.L. alternativus, from L. alternatus, pp. of alternare (see ALTERNATE (Cf. alternate) (v.)). Meaning purporting to be a superior choice to what is in general use was current… … Etymology dictionary
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alternatively — alternative ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of one or more things) available as another possibility. 2) (of two things) mutually exclusive. 3) departing from or challenging traditional practices. ► NOUN ▪ one of two or more available possibilities. DERIVATIVES… … English terms dictionary
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alternative — alternatively, adv. alternativeness, alternativity, n. /awl terr neuh tiv, al /, n. 1. 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 … Universalium
alternative — [ôl tʉr′nə tiv, altʉr′nə tiv] adj. [ML alternativus: see ALTERNATE] 1. providing or being a choice between two or among more than two things [alternative routes] 2. designating or of an institution, enterprise, etc. that appeals to unconventional … English World dictionary
alternative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of one or more things) available as another possibility. 2) (of two things) mutually exclusive. 3) departing from or challenging traditional practices. ► NOUN ▪ one of two or more available possibilities. DERIVATIVES alternatively … English terms dictionary
