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nounpossible choice

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Word Origin & History

1580s, "offering one or the other of two," from Medieval Latin alternativus, from Latin alternatus, past participle of alternare (see alternate (v.)). Meaning "purporting to be a superior choice to what is in general use" was current by 1970 (earliest reference is to the media); e.g. alternative energy (1975). Related: Alternatively.

Example Sentences for alternatives

Of these alternatives only the second can, in reality, be correct.

And the more so as he computed the alternatives of victory or death.

She ought to have the facts, and be allowed to face the alternatives before it is too late.

You make the alternatives certain ruin and possible salvation.

Such are the terms he offers; such are the alternatives his kindness suggests.

Between these two alternatives the former could be my only choice; and what a choice!

The alternatives, war or submission, were not pleasant to contemplate.

I do not propose to execute you, but will give you the choice of two alternatives.

He told her the alternatives the manager had suggested, and she agreed with him they were all impossible.

And you've just time enough left to cast about for a set of alternatives.

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