Alterations
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/
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Definitions
1
The act of altering or the state of being altered; a modification.
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/
nounneutralBeginner
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Changes or modifications made to something.
She requested some alterations to the contract.
💡 Simply: Changes made to something.
More Examples
2
The architect presented several alterations to the original design.
How It's Used
Tailoring
"The tailor made several alterations to the dress."
Construction
"The building plans required several alterations before approval."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English alteracioun, from Old French alteration, from Latin alteratio, from alterare "to change".
The word 'alteration' has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily in legal and religious contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'alter' meaning to change, and 'ations' indicating the process or result.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"to change"
Base: alter
minor alterationssignificant alterationsstructural alterations
Common misspellings
alterations'alterashionsalteratons
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