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alternative in Malay

alternatif

/ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/UK/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/

alternative in Malay: alternatif. In English, alternative means relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

Malay words for alternative

relating to a choice
alternatif

English meaning of alternative

  1. adjective Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
  2. adjective Presenting two or more alternatives.
  3. adjective Other; different from something else.
  4. adjective Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.

Full definition of alternative

alternative in a sentence

  • an alternative proposition
  • There are two alternative theories as to why this phenomenon occurs.
  • alternative conjunctions like or

Synonyms of alternative

alternative in other languages

Questions about alternative in Malay

What is the meaning of alternative in Malay?
Alternative in Malay is alternatif.
Apakah maksud alternative dalam bahasa Melayu?
Alternative: alternatif.
What does alternative mean in English?
Alternative means relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

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