The alteration
Example: The alteration changes how the system behaves
Definition
"The alteration" refers to a change or modification made to something, often affecting its original state or function. It implies an adjustment that can be minor or significant, such as in the phrase 'The alteration changes how the system behaves,' where it denotes a purposeful transformation.
Etymology
The word "alteration" comes from the Latin 'alteratio,' which means 'a changing' or 'making different,' derived from 'alterare,' meaning 'to change.' Did you know that 'alterare' is related to 'alter,' meaning 'other,' highlighting the shift from one state to another?
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"The alteration" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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