alternance
|al-ter-nance|
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/ˈɔːltərnəns/
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/ˈɔːltənəns/
alternating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternance' originates from French, specifically the word 'alternance', where 'alterner' meant 'to alternate'.
Historical Evolution
'alternance' was borrowed directly from the French word 'alternance' and has retained its meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to alternate or change places', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of alternating or the state of being alternated.
The alternance of day and night is a natural phenomenon.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 16:06