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alterationthe action of changing or modifying something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of changing or modifying something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 변경, 수정, 개조

Korean pronunciation: 올터**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant made major alterations to its menu after customers complained about too many weird fusion dishes.
  • Any alterations to the contract must be approved by both parties.
  • She took her wedding dress for alterations, hoping the tailor could work miracles with the 20-year-old gown.

alteration

NOUN

//ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən//

the action of changing or modifying something

alteration concept
💡 Concept

the action of changing or modifying something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootalter
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'alterare' meaning 'to change or make different', derived from 'alter' meaning 'the other' or 'another'. The suffix '-ation' is added to form a noun indicating an action or process.

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🎵Rhyme

creationstationnationvacation
creation
station
nation
vacation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The restaurant made major alterations to its menu after customers complained about too many weird fusion dishes.

Any alterations to the contract must be approved by both parties.

😄 Fun example

She took her wedding dress for alterations, hoping the tailor could work miracles with the 20-year-old gown.

The software update includes several important alterations to the security system.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

modificationchangeadjustmentrevisionamendment

Antonyms

preservationmaintenanceconservation

Related

alteralternativealternatemodificationtransformation