[ɒlˈtəːnətɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice
(e.g: the various alternative methods for resolving disputes)

- relating to activities that depart from or challenge traditional norms
(e.g: an alternative lifestyle)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘alternating, alternate’): from French alternatif, -ive or medieval Latin alternativus, from Latin alternare ‘interchange’ (see alternate)

[ɒlˈtəːnətɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- one of two or more available possibilities
(e.g: audiobooks are an interesting alternative to reading)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘alternating, alternate’): from French alternatif, -ive or medieval Latin alternativus, from Latin alternare ‘interchange’ (see alternate)