alternative

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: al-ter-na-tive (4)

English Definition

One of two or more available possibilities

Example Sentence

We have no other alternative.

US IPA /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/

UK IPA /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/

option choice substitute replacement preference

compulsion necessity obligation