ALTERNATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
Example: a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes
Categories: Succession, Sequence
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "alternation" comes from Latin alternatio. Many other languages have similar words:
- French: alternation
🔗 Related Words
alternate – A related word in the same word family.
ion – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.