alternation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɒl.tə(r).ˌneɪ.ʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/ or /ˈɑl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/

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Noun

Singular alternation

Plural alternations

1. (countable & uncountable) Alternation is the process or result of changing, regularly, between two things.
   • Synonyms: switch and fluctuation

   The alternation between red and green became faster and faster.

Related words

• alternate