alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 3500
módosítás, változtatás, átalakítás, méretre igazítás, ruhaátalakítás, szerkezeti változás, elváltozás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
an alteration to [something]
The tailor made an alteration to the dress so it would fit better.
A szabó módosítást végzett a ruhán, hogy jobban illeszkedjen.
We need to make some alterations to the plan before presenting it.
Néhány módosítást kell végeznünk a terven, mielőtt bemutatjuk.
The building underwent several alterations during its renovation.
Any alterations to the contract must be approved by both parties.
Learner examples
The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
A boltban átalakítást végeztek az ingemen.
We made an alteration to our travel plan.
Módosítottuk az utazási tervünket.
She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Meaning
A change or adjustment
Collocations
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Synonyms
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Antonyms
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small or complete change made to something.
The act or process of making something different in form, appearance, or detail.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
an alteration on [a garment]
I took my suit for alterations before the wedding.
Az esküvő előtt elvittem az öltönyömet igazításra.
The shop offers free alterations on all purchases.
Az üzlet minden vásárláshoz ingyenes méretre igazítást kínál.
She had a quick alteration done to shorten the sleeves.
Learner examples
I need an alteration for my pants.
Méretre kell igazíttatnom a nadrágomat.
The store does free alterations.
Az üzletben ingyen végzik a méretre igazítást.
He had an alteration on his jacket.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Meaning
Clothing adjustment for fit
Collocations
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Synonyms
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Themes
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
A modification made to clothing so that it fits better.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Scientists studied the genetic alterations caused by the experiment.
A tudósok a kísérlet által okozott genetikai elváltozásokat vizsgálták.
The mineral showed alterations after exposure to heat.
Az ásvány hő hatására szerkezeti változásokat mutatott.
Alterations in the ecosystem can affect many species.
Learner examples
The scientist saw an alteration in the plant's DNA.
A tudós elváltozást észlelt a növény DNS-ében.
Heat made an alteration in the rock.
A hő szerkezeti változást okozott a kőzetben.
An alteration in the cells can cause disease.
Meaning
Scientific structural change
Collocations
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Synonyms
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Themes
science
Definition
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
A change in the structure or composition of something, especially in scientific contexts such as biology, geology, or materials science.
Grammar
Dictionary form
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
al - ter - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Word family
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Expressions
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.