alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglese
~ 3500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Schema d'uso:
an alteration to [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Sinonimi
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Contrari
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Collocazioni
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Temi
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Sostantivo
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Schema d'uso:
an alteration on [a garment]
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Sinonimi
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Collocazioni
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Temi
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Sinonimi
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Collocazioni
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Temi
science
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
al - ter - a - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Famiglia di parole
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Espressioni
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.