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alterative

/ˈɔːltərətɪv/ adjective · British & US

Valid in UK

What does alterative mean?

adjective

Alternative; serving as a substitute or choice.

Example

"The new policy offered an alterative solution to the problem."

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Etymologically related

alter alteration alterative alterity

Synonyms for alterative

alternative substitute choice option replacement variant

Antonyms of alterative

essential necessary required

Rhymes with alterative

alterative alternative relative creative