Alteration: meaning, definitions and examples

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alteration

[ ˌɒltəˈreɪʃən ]

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clothing design

A change or modification made to a garment's original design, often to improve its fit or style.

Synonyms

adaptation, adjustment, modification

Examples of usage

The alterations to the wedding dress made it fit perfectly.
She requested some alterations to the sleeves of her jacket.

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biology

A change in the genetic structure of an organism or in a species over generations.

Synonyms

change, mutation, variation

Examples of usage

The genetic alterations in the population led to increased resistance to the virus.
Scientists study mutations and alterations in DNA.

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music

A change in a musical composition, often to suit a particular performance or interpretation.

Synonyms

adjustment, modification, revision

Examples of usage

The conductor made some alterations to the tempo of the piece.
The alterations to the original score enhanced the overall impact of the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "alteration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alteração

🇮🇳 परिवर्तन

🇩🇪 Änderung

🇮🇩 perubahan

🇺🇦 зміна

🇵🇱 zmiana

🇯🇵 変更 (へんこう)

🇫🇷 modification

🇪🇸 alteración

🇹🇷 değişiklik

🇰🇷 변경 (byeongyeong)

🇸🇦 تغيير

🇨🇿 změna

🇸🇰 zmena

🇨🇳 改变 (gǎibiàn)

🇸🇮 sprememba

🇮🇸 breyting

🇰🇿 өзгеріс

🇬🇪 ცვლილება

🇦🇿 dəyişiklik

🇲🇽 alteración

Word origin

The word 'alteration' originated from the Latin word 'alteratio', which means 'a making other'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the term has been used in various contexts, from clothing design to genetic mutations and musical compositions.