alternatively
/ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.81 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adv
in an alternative way
adv
Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities.
Example Sentences
- "Observers should keep in mind that these efforts at living alternatively are not easily undertaken; indeed, if they were, more people would be doing what they do."
- "Thus, we are creating a new class struggle between those who live within the social system and those who are marginalized or wish to live alternatively."
- "Devising obviously asks for what we understand as general creativity, like the ability to take an initiative, to invent, to think alternatively, to associate interestingly, to create metaphors and images."
- "Most people living alternatively have strong pro-environmental values and, unlike many 'greens' in mainstream society, are generally able to apply their values in day-to-day life."
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin alternātīvusder. Middle French alternatifbor. English alternative Middle English -ly English -ly English alternatively From alternative + -ly.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/
- British English: /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/