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The correct spelling is alternative.
How to pronounce alternative
/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/
nounIPA: /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/
Say it like: Alt-ern-ati-ve
The correct spelling is alternative. A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities. For example: "an alternative proposition"
Usage Examples
“an alternative proposition”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.
- 2.One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.
- 3.The remaining option; something available after other possibilities have been exhausted.
- 4.Alternative rock
adjective
- 1.Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
- 2.Other; different from something else.
- 3.Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.
- 4.Alternate, reciprocal.
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