alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Englisch
~ 3500
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Verwendungsmuster:
an alteration to [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Synonyme
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Antonyme
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Wortverbindungen
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Themen
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Nomen
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Verwendungsmuster:
an alteration on [a garment]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Synonyme
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Wortverbindungen
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Themen
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Nomen
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Synonyme
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Wortverbindungen
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Themen
science
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Grammatik
Grundform
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
al - ter - a - tion (4 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Wortfamilie
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Ausdrücke
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.