alternative

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv//ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

noun

  1. 1

    A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

  2. 2

    One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.

  3. 3

    The remaining option; something available after other possibilities have been exhausted.

  4. 4

    Alternative rock

adjective

  1. 1

    Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

    an alternative proposition
  2. 2

    Other; different from something else.

  3. 3

    Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.

  4. 4

    Alternate, reciprocal.

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