Alternating: meaning, definitions and examples

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alternating

[ ˈɔːltəneɪtɪŋ ]

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pattern

Occurring in a regular sequence, typically with the positions of successive elements alternating.

Synonyms

interchanging, rotating, switching

Examples of usage

The team wore shirts of alternating colors.
She made an alternating pattern with the tiles on the floor.

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action

To change repeatedly or regularly between two contrasting conditions or actions.

Synonyms

alternate, switch, vary

Examples of usage

He was alternating between laughter and tears.
The chef was alternating between stirring and adding ingredients.

Translations

Translations of the word "alternating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alternado

🇮🇳 बारी-बारी से

🇩🇪 wechselnd

🇮🇩 bergantian

🇺🇦 чергування

🇵🇱 naprzemienny

🇯🇵 交互

🇫🇷 alternatif

🇪🇸 alternante

🇹🇷 dönüşümlü

🇰🇷 번갈아

🇸🇦 متناوب

🇨🇿 střídavý

🇸🇰 striedavý

🇨🇳 交替

🇸🇮 izmenično

🇮🇸 víxlandi

🇰🇿 кезекпен

🇬🇪 მონაცვლეობა

🇦🇿 dəyişən

🇲🇽 alternante

Word origin

The word 'alternating' is derived from the Latin word 'alternare', which means 'to do by turns'. The concept of alternating patterns has been observed in various fields such as mathematics, art, and music. The use of alternating sequences has been a common practice in creating visual interest and rhythm in different forms of art.