Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alterous

/ˈɔltɚəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-ter-ous
IPA
/ˈɔltɚəs/
8
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Pertaining to or characterized by an attraction to someone which is intermediate between platonic and romantic.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From or related to alter(ity) + -ous.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɔltɚəs/
  • British English: /ˈɒltəɹəs/

Questions

How do you pronounce alterous?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔltɚəs/.
What does alterous mean?
Pertaining to or characterized by alterity (otherness, the entity in contrast to which an identity is constructed); other.
Where does alterous come from?
From or related to alter(ity) + -ous.

How to pronounce alterous

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