alternatively

American  

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv-lee, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv li, æl- /

adverb

1. as another choice or option.

   At the end of the unit, each group of students writes a book review or, alternatively, acts out a short scene from the book.

2. in a nonstandard, novel, or unconventional manner or style.

   We found significant differences between the traditionally and alternatively certified teachers with regard to classroom experience.

   You are not automatically more creative just because you're in an alternatively decorated meeting room.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-alternatively adverb

Etymology

Origin of alternatively

alternative + -ly

Example Sentences

The Dodgers could alternatively get aggressive on the trade market.

From Los Angeles Times

Previously, corporations had the choice of paying California tax based on their share of sales in the state or, alternatively, a formula that factored more heavily their in-state payroll and property.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You must allow people to express their views on really controversial topics, because alternatively, there will be no alternative to violence," Mr Ahmed said.

From BBC

Like Discord, they can alternatively upload a picture of their photo ID.

From BBC

Justin Szlasa said signs would have been better than fences, or, alternatively, improving the trails in question to make them safer.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sooner
• willingly