alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 3500
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Padrão de uso:
an alteration to [something]
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Temas
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Nome
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Padrão de uso:
an alteration on [a garment]
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Temas
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Nome
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.)
Colocações
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Temas
science
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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 dicionário
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
al - ter - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Família de palavras
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Expressões
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.