alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 3500
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
نمط الاستخدام:
an alteration to [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
المرادفات
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
الأضداد
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
الموضوعات
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The tailor made an alteration to the dress so it would fit better.
- We need to make some alterations to the plan before presenting it.
- The building underwent several alterations during its renovation.
- Any alterations to the contract must be approved by both parties.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
اسم
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
نمط الاستخدام:
an alteration on [a garment]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
المرادفات
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
الموضوعات
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
أمثلة
- I took my suit for alterations before the wedding.
- The shop offers free alterations on all purchases.
- She had a quick alteration done to shorten the sleeves.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
اسم
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
المرادفات
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
الموضوعات
science
أمثلة
- Scientists studied the genetic alterations caused by the experiment.
- The mineral showed alterations after exposure to heat.
- Alterations in the ecosystem can affect many species.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The scientist saw an alteration in the plant's DNA.
- Heat made an alteration in the rock.
- An alteration in the cells can cause disease.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
al - ter - a - tion (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
التعبيرات
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
أمثلة
- Take your suit to the alterations department for fitting.
- The alterations department is on the second floor.
make an alteration
1/mˈeɪk ən ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
To change something slightly
To change something a little bit.
أمثلة
- We had to make an alteration to the design after the client’s feedback.
- She made a quick alteration to her speech before going on stage.