Plural of alternation
regular plural
The plural of alternation is alternations.
Forms of alternation
| Singular | alternation /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪ.ʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | alternations |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Alternations in a sentence
- We show that exploiting diverse information sources can alleviate ambiguities that arise from contextual use of underspecific referring expressions and unexpressed argument alternations of verbs.2016, Shiwali Mohan, Aaron Mininger, John Laird, “Towards an Indexical Model of Situated Language Comprehension for Cognitive Agents in…. From the entry underspecific
- Alternately, it was proposed that the reverse processes of sigmatism (the reverse of lambdacism) and zetacism (the reverse of rhotacism) may more accurately describe the alternations seen.1997, Calgary Working Papers in Linguistics, volumes 19-21, page 63. From the entry zetacism
Meaning of alternation
- noun The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence.
- noun The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
- noun Ablaut.
Questions about the plural of alternation
- What is the plural of alternation?
- The plural of alternation is alternations.
- Is alternation countable?
- Alternation is a countable and uncountable noun.
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