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alternations

The correct spelling is alternations.

How to pronounce alternations

noun

Say it like: Alt-ern-ash-ons

The correct spelling is alternations. The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence For example: "alternation between night shifts and day shifts"

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alternation between night shifts and day shifts

dative alternation; locative alternation

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence
  2. 2.The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
  3. 3.Ablaut.
  4. 4.A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob".
  5. 5.The "inclusive or" truth function.

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