alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Angielski
~ 3500
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Schemat użycia:
an alteration to [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Synonimy
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Antonimy
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Kolokacje
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Tematy
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Rzeczownik
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Schemat użycia:
an alteration on [a garment]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Synonimy
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Kolokacje
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Tematy
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Rzeczownik
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Synonimy
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Kolokacje
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Tematy
science
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
al - ter - a - tion (4 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Wyrażenia
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.