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Alternative

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Meanings of Alternative

Adjective

  • Having a choice between two or more things.
  • Different from something else.

Noun

  • A choice between two or more things.
  • One of the options you can pick from.
  • The other choice you have when the first one isn't available.

Explanation of the word: Alternative

An alternative is like a choice. If you have two toys to play with, you can pick one or the other. They are both fun, but you can choose which one you want to play with.

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Translations for the word: Alternative

hindi
विकल्प (Vikalp)

Vikalp

विकल्पों (Vikalpon)

Vikalpon

विकल्प (Vikalp)

Vikalp

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Alternative

What does 'alternative' mean?
The word 'alternative' means a choice or option. It refers to something that can be used instead of something else.
How do you pronounce 'alternative'?
You pronounce 'alternative' like this: al-TER-na-tiv.
What is the origin of the word 'alternative'?
The word 'alternative' comes from the Latin word 'alternare', which means 'to interchange' or 'to do one thing and then another'.
What is the meaning of 'alternative' in Hindi?
The word 'alternative' in Hindi is 'वैकल्पिक' (Vaikalpik).