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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"
Usage Examples
“alternation between night shifts and day shifts”
“dative alternation; locative alternation”
Definition
noun
- 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.The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
- 3.Ablaut.
- 4.A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob".
- 5.The "inclusive or" truth function.
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