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- [awl-tern, al-]
- /ˈɔl tərn, ˈæl-/
- /ˈɒltən/
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- [awl-tern, al-]
- /ˈɔl tərn, ˈæl-/
Definitions of altern word
- abbreviation ALTERN alternate 3
- adjective altern alternate; following one another. 1
- noun altern Acting by turns; alternate. 1
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Origin of altern
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin altern(us) interchangeable, alternating, equivalent to alter the other (see alter) + -nus adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Altern
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altern popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
altern usage trend in Literature
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