alternatingly
|al-ter-nat-ing-ly|
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/ˈɔːltərˌneɪtɪŋli/
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/ˈɔːltəˌneɪtɪŋli/
(alternate)
by turns
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternatingly' originates from the Latin word 'alternare,' where 'alter' meant 'other.'
Historical Evolution
The Latin 'alternare' transformed into the Old French 'alterner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alternate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to do by turns,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring in turns.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that alternates or occurs in turns.
The lights flashed alternatingly between red and green.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 19:21