alternative


Definition: Meaning of, alternative in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɔːlˈtəːnətɪv;ɒlˈtəːnətɪv /

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  1. [only before noun] an alternative idea, plan etc is different from the one you have and can be used instead
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  2. deliberately different from what is usual, expected, or traditional
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alternative alternatives
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  1. something you can choose to do or use instead of something else
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alternative used in phrases

  • alternative birth (noun)
    1. a method of childbirth that avoids intrusive high-tech medicine in favour of more natural and homely settings
  • alternative birthing (noun)
    1. a method of childbirth that avoids intrusive high-tech medicine in favour of more natural and homely settings
  • alternative energy (noun)
    1. energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
  • alternative lifestyle (noun)
    1. the way that someone lives their life, when this is not the usual way that other people live
  • alternative medicine (noun)
    1. the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines, self-awareness, biofeedback or acupuncture
  • alternative pleading (noun)
    1. law a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on
  • pleading in the alternative (noun)
    1. law a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on
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