Definition of Alternative
Alternative
al·ter·na·tive


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
A choice or option in addition to the usual or expected one.

e.g. The company offered an alternative solution to the environmental problem.

(noun)
alternative rock music;

e.g. She is a fan of alternative rock music and pop music.

(adjective)
offering a choice;

e.g. We have two other alternative plans that we may need to use in case it begins to rain.

(adjective)
characteristic of something that is existing outside what is established or more accepted;

e.g. This is a type of alternative magazine.



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