alternations
|al-ter-na-tions|
B2
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/ˌɔːl.təˈneɪ.ʃənz/
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/ˌɒl.təˈneɪ.ʃənz/
(alternation)
change by turns
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alternatio,' where 'alternare' meant 'to do by turns.'
Historical Evolution
'alternatio' transformed into the Old French word 'alternacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alternation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to do by turns,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of alternating.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of alternating or changing from one state to another.
The alternations between hot and cold weather were hard to predict.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 20:06