Alternative - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv|  American pronunciation of the word alternative
Brit.  |ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv|  British pronunciation of the word alternative

noun

- one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen (syn: choice, option)
there is no other alternative

adjective

- serving or used in place of another (syn: alternate, substitute)
an alternative plan
- necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
alternative possibilities were neutrality or war
- pertaining to unconventional choices
an alternative life style

Extra examples

Scientists are developing an alternative approach to treating the disease.

He developed an alternative design for the new engine.

We decided to leave since our only other alternative was to wait in the rain.

I was offered no alternative.

The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives.

Have you any alternative suggestions?

An alternative route is along the Via Unione.

Tucson's alternative radio station

Acupuncture is widely used by practitioners of alternative medicine.

You can relax on the beach or alternatively try the bustling town centre.

Is there a viable alternative to the present system?

If payment is not received legal action will be our only alternative.

I had no alternative but to report him to the police.

He quickly assessed what alternatives were open to him.

I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.

Word forms

noun
singular: alternative
plural: alternatives
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