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al·ter·na·tive
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choice
If there is a choice of things, there are several of them and you can choose the one you want. -
alternative conjunction
a conjunction, as or, that expresses an alternative relationship between the words, phrases, or clauses it connects. -
alternative pathway
the activation of complement by contact with polysaccharides on bacteria, protozoa, or yeast cells: a nonspecific immune response. Compare classical pathway. -
alternative question
a question that offers the listener a choice of two or more alternatives and is characterized by rising intonation on each alternative except for the final one, which has falling intonation, as Would you like coffee, tea, or soda? -
flip-flop
Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy. -
whether
whether or no, under whatever circumstances; regardless: He threatens to go whether or no.