alternateness
|al-ter-nate-ness|
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/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətnəs/
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/ɔːlˈtɜːnətnəs/
(alternate)
by turns
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternateness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alternatus,' where 'alter' meant 'other.'
Historical Evolution
'alternatus' transformed into the English word 'alternate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alternateness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to do by turns,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being alternate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being alternate or occurring in turns.
The alternateness of the seasons is a natural phenomenon.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 18:21