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alternative

1 of 2adjective
/ɔlˈtɝnətɪv/
Forms:more alternative,most alternative
1

available as an option for something else

  • They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad.
  • She sought an alternative solution to the problem.
  • We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic.
  • There are alternative treatments available for this condition.
  • The alternative method saved them a lot of time.
Synonyms:
secondsubstitutealternate
2

necessitating a choice between two mutually exclusive things or possibilities

  • Given the alternative of working late or missing the deadline, he decided to stay at the office until midnight.
  • The election presented voters with the alternative of continuing current policies or embracing radical change.
3

referring to different choices that challenge traditional norms

  • She opted for alternative medicine treatments instead of traditional pharmaceuticals.
  • The couple chose an alternative lifestyle, living off the grid in a self-sustainable community.
  • She pursued alternative education methods, opting for homeschooling rather than traditional schooling.
  • The company implemented alternative work schedules, allowing employees to choose flexible hours.
  • The artist experimented with alternative mediums, using unconventional materials in her artwork.
Synonyms:
modern