alteration
[awl-tuh-rey-shuh n]
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Origin of alteration
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Examples from the Web for alteration
Contemporary Examples
Close was so distraught by the alteration that she initially refused to take part in the re-shoot.
If they liked it, fine; if not, they would often suggest an alteration.
Historical Examples
These are my reasons in brief, for the alteration of my style.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
If, upon perusal of them, you think any alteration necessary, it shall be made.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
To effect this object, an alteration of the French frontier is indispensable.
Camps, Quarters and Casual PlacesArchibald Forbes
I do not know what you mean, madam, by alteration in Mr. Vivian!
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
What alteration has happened to give rise to this new idea of connexion?
alteration
- an adjustment, change, or modification
- the act of altering or state of being altered
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Word Origin and History for alteration
n.
late 14c., "action of altering," from Old French alteracion (14c.) "change, alteration," and directly from Medieval Latin alterationem (nominative alteratio), noun of action from past participle stem of Late Latin alterare (see alter). Meaning "change in character or appearance" is from 1530s; that of "change in ready-made clothes to suit a customer's specifications" is from 1901. Related: Alterations.
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