alternative
Pronunciation
/ɔɫˈtɝnətɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "alternative"in English

alternative
01

available as an option for something else

alternative definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
Superlative
most alternative
Comparative
more alternative
gradable
Examples
They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad.
02

necessitating a choice between two mutually exclusive things or possibilities

Examples
Given the alternative of working late or missing the deadline, he decided to stay at the office until midnight.
03

referring to different choices that challenge traditional norms

Examples
She opted for alternative medicine treatments instead of traditional pharmaceuticals.
Alternative
01

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
alternatives
Examples
We need to find an alternative if this plan does n't work.
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