alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 3500
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an alteration to [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Visawe
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Vinyume
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Mada
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Nomino
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an alteration on [a garment]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Visawe
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Mada
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Nomino
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Visawe
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Mada
science
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
al - ter - a - tion (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Familia ya neno
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Semi
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.