alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 3500
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Vzorec užití:
an alteration to [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Synonyma
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Antonyma
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Kolokace
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Témata
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Podstatné jméno
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Vzorec užití:
an alteration on [a garment]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Synonyma
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Kolokace
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Témata
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Synonyma
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Kolokace
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Témata
science
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
al - ter - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Výrazy
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.