alternations

[awl-ter-ney-shuhns]

alternations Definition

the act or process of alternating; a change, variation, or alteration.

Using alternations: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alternations" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The alternation of hot and cold water in the shower was uncomfortable.

  • Example

    The alternation of seasons is a natural occurrence.

  • Example

    The alternation of power between political parties is a common feature of democratic systems.

alternations Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alternations

Phrases with alternations

  • a pattern of regular and predictable changes or variations

    Example

    The song's rhythmical alternation of fast and slow beats made it catchy and danceable.

  • alternation of generations

    a life cycle in which an organism alternates between sexual and asexual reproduction

    Example

    Ferns exhibit an alternation of generations, with a diploid sporophyte stage and a haploid gametophyte stage.

  • a periodic reversal of the direction of electric current flow

    Example

    The alternation of current in AC circuits allows for efficient transmission of electrical power over long distances.

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Summary: alternations in Brief

'Alternations' [awl-ter-ney-shuhns] refers to the act or process of alternating, changing, or modifying something. It can describe anything from the alternation of hot and cold water in a shower to the alternation of power between political parties. Phrases like 'rhythmical alternation' and 'alternation of generations' denote specific patterns of change or variation.