Alteration: meaning, definitions and examples
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alteration
[ ˌɒltəˈreɪʃən ]
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.
biology
A change in the genetic structure of an organism or in a species over generations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The genetic alterations in the population led to increased resistance to the virus.
- Scientists study mutations and alterations in DNA.
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.
See also: alter, alterably, alterations, altercation, altered, alterer, altering, alternating, inalterably, subaltern, unalterable, unaltered.