Alternated: meaning, definitions and examples

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alternated

 

[ ษ”หlหˆtษœหrneษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

change repeatedly

The term 'alternated' refers to the act of switching between two or more options, actions, or states in a regular or systematic way. For example, it can denote a process where activities occur in an alternating fashion, such as day and night or on and off. In mathematics or science, 'alternating' can describe sequences or patterns that switch at set intervals. The idea of alternation is often employed in practical scenarios, such as alternating work shifts or alternating between different methodologies.

Synonyms

changed, staggered, switched

Examples of usage

  • She alternated between working at home and in the office.
  • The athlete alternated between jogging and walking during the training session.
  • The seasons alternated from summer to winter, creating a distinct climate shift.

Translations

Translations of the word "alternated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alternado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wechselnd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergantian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตั€ะตะดัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naprzemienny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบคไบ’ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alternรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alternado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๋Œ€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู†ุงูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญdavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ striedavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๆ›ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izmeniฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skiptandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะผะฐััƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alternado

Etymology

The word 'alternated' originates from the Latin word 'alternare', which means 'to do by turns'. The prefix 'alter-' in Latin means 'other', combined with '-nare', which suggests a form of action or behavior. This term made its way into Old French before being adopted into Middle English. The concept of alternation has been part of various disciplines including mathematics, physics, and daily life, especially in relation to cycles and patterns of behavior. The versatile nature of the word allows it to describe not just physical changes, like alternating layers in geology, but also more abstract concepts like moods or approaches in decision-making.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,579, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.