alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 3500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Patrón de uso:
an alteration to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Sinónimos
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Antónimos
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Colocaciones
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Temas
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Sustantivo
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Patrón de uso:
an alteration on [a garment]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Sinónimos
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Colocaciones
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Temas
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Sinónimos
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Colocaciones
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Temas
science
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
alteration
AFI
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
al - ter - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Familia de palabras
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Expresiones
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.