De alternatieve
Example: Veel mensen kiezen voor de alternatieve geneeswijzen in plaats van medicijnen.
Definition
"De alternatieve" describes something that serves as a choice different from the usual or conventional options, often referring to methods or approaches that are non-traditional, such as in "Veel mensen kiezen voor de alternatieve geneeswijzen in plaats van medicijnen," where it means alternative medical treatments.
Etymology
The phrase "de alternatieve" comes from the Dutch adjective "alternatief," which derives from the Latin word "alternativus," meaning 'one after another' or 'every other.' The term evolved to signify options that differ from the standard, highlighting a choice among possibilities.
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"De alternatieve" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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