alternative possibilities

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• alternative — alternatively, adv. alternativeness, alternativity, n. /awl terr neuh tiv, al /, n. 1. a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility …   Universalium

• Alternative biochemistry — is the speculative biochemistry of alien life forms that differ radically from those on Earth. It includes biochemistries that use elements other than carbon to construct primary cellular structures and/or use solvents besides water. Theories… …   Wikipedia

• Alternative pleading — permits a party in a court action to argue multiple possibilities that may be mutually exclusive. It is a legal fiction. A pleading in the alternative sets forth multiple claims or defenses either hypothetically or alternatively, such that if one …   Wikipedia

• alternative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of one or more things) available as another possibility. 2) (of two things) mutually exclusive. 3) departing from or challenging traditional practices. ► NOUN ▪ one of two or more available possibilities. DERIVATIVES alternatively …   English terms dictionary

• alternative — alternate, alternative 1. Both words are adjectives and nouns and come from Latin alternus meaning ‘every second’ and have had closely related meanings over several centuries of usage. Now however, there is a clear distinction which needs to be… …   Modern English usage

• Alternative universe (fan fiction) — An Alternative Universe fan fiction (also known as Alternate Universe or Alternate Reality), commonly abbreviated as AU, is a type or form of fan fiction in which canonical facts of setting or characterization in the universe being explored or… …   Wikipedia

• alternative — 1. noun /ɒltɜːnətiv/ a) A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities. b) A choice between two or more mutually exclusive possibilities. 2. adjective /ɒltɜːnətiv/ a) Relating to a choice bet …   Wiktionary

• Alternative rock — Infobox Music genre name = Alternative rock color = white bgcolor = crimson stylistic origins = Punk Psychedelic Post punk Hardcore punk cultural origins = early 1980s United Kingdom and United States instruments = Electric guitar – Bass – drums… …   Wikipedia

• alternative — adj. & n. adj. 1 (of one or more things) available or usable instead of another (an alternative route). Usage: Use with reference to more than two options (e.g. many alternative methods) is common, and acceptable. 2 (of two things) mutually… …   Useful english dictionary

• alternative — al•ter•na•tive [[t]ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl [/t]] n. 1) a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities: the alternative of riding or walking[/ex] 2) one of these choices: The alternative to riding is walking[/ex] 3) a possible or remaining choice …   From formal English to slang

• alternative — adjective 1》 (of one or more things) available as another possibility.     ↘(of two things) mutually exclusive. 2》 relating to activities that depart from or challenge traditional norms. noun one of two or more available possibilities.… …   English new terms dictionary