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Definition of Alternative
1. Noun. One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. "My only choice is to refuse"
Generic synonyms: Deciding, Decision Making
Specialized synonyms: Obverse, Druthers, Preference, Default, Default Option, Opening, Possibility, Possible Action, Impossibility, Impossible Action, Hobson's Choice, Soft Option
2. Adjective. Serving or used in place of another. "An alternative plan"
Similar to: Secondary
Derivative terms: Alternate, Substitute, Substitute
3. Adjective. Necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities. "Alternative possibilities were neutrality or war"
4. Adjective. Pertaining to unconventional choices. "An alternative life style"
Definition of Alternative
1. a. Offering a choice of two things.
2. n. An offer of two things, one of which may be chosen, but not both; a choice between two things, so that if one is taken, the other must be left.
Definition of Alternative
1. Adjective. Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities ¹
2. Adjective. Not traditional (''an alternative lifestyle'') ¹
3. Adjective. Other ¹
4. Noun. A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
5. Noun. One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
6. Noun. The remaining option; something available after other possibilities have been exhausted. (defdate from 18th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Alternative
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Alternative
1. Available in place of something else. (18 Nov 1997)