Alternatively Synonyms, Alternatively Antonyms

alternative 1580s, "offering one or the other of two," from M.L. alternativus, from L. alternatus, pp. of alternare (see alternate). Sense of "the other of two which may be chosen" is recorded from 1838. Adj. use, "purporting to be a superior choice to what is in general use" was current by 1970 (earliest ref. is to the media); e.g. alternative energy (1975).

Example Sentences for alternatively

The year begins in April-May and comprises twelve lunar months of thirty and twenty-nine days alternatively.

The piers of the Nave are alternatively circular and octagonal.

Extend and push him forward, passing one while from the Walk to that of the Trot, and so alternatively.

"Or alternatively, by the act of party or parties unknown," interpolated Warriner.