alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Anglų
~ 3500
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Vartosenos šablonas:
an alteration to [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Sinonimai
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Antonimai
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Kolokacijos
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Temos
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Daiktavardis
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Vartosenos šablonas:
an alteration on [a garment]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Sinonimai
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Kolokacijos
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Temos
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Daiktavardis
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Sinonimai
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Kolokacijos
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Temos
science
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
al - ter - a - tion (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Žodžių šeima
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Posakiai
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.