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alterers

|al-ter-ers|

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/ˈɔltərərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈɔːltərəz/

(alterer)

change makers

Base FormPlural
altereralterers
Etymology
Etymology Information

'alterer' originates from the Latin word 'alterare', where 'alter' meant 'other'.

Historical Evolution

'alterare' transformed into the Old French word 'alterer', and eventually became the modern English word 'alterer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make other or different', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'alterer', referring to individuals or things that change or modify something.

The tailor and the seamstress are skilled alterers of clothing.

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Last updated: 2025/07/04 14:06