alternativeness
|al-ter-na-tive-ness|
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/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvnəs/
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/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvnəs/
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other option
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternativeness' originates from the Latin word 'alternare,' where 'alter' meant 'other.'
Historical Evolution
'alternare' transformed into the French word 'alternatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alternative,' from which 'alternativeness' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to do by turns,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being an alternative.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being alternative.
The alternativeness of the solution was appreciated by the team.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 20:51