alternative
/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv//ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/
noun
- 1
A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.
- 2
One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.
- 3
The remaining option; something available after other possibilities have been exhausted.
- 4
Alternative rock
adjective
- 1
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
“an alternative proposition”
- 2
Other; different from something else.
- 3
Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.
- 4
Alternate, reciprocal.
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