alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 3500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an alteration to [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Συνώνυμα
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Αντώνυμα
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an alteration on [a garment]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Συνώνυμα
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Θέματα
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Συνώνυμα
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Θέματα
science
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
al - ter - a - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.