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I had to think long and hard about what it would imply, what it would mean. Would it mean any alterations of one's lifestyle? Or, more than that, the way that people regarded you? The way they reacted to you if you had a Sir in front of your name?
Derek Jacobi

Meaning of "alterations" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALTERATIONS

alterations  [ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃ ənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALTERATIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alterations is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALTERATIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alterations

Alterations is a two part TV feature for the ABC shot in 1987. It deals with a married couple and their respective affairs.

Definition of alterations in the English dictionary

The definition of alterations in the dictionary is adjustments. Other definition of alterations is changes or modifications.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALTERATIONS


accommodations
əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃ ənz
buttons
ˈbʌtənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
devotions
dɪˈvəʊʃ ənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
even-stevens
ˌiːv ənˈstiːv ənz
exertions
ɪɡˈzɜːʃ ənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
Lions
ˈlaɪənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALTERATIONS

alter
alter ego
alterability
alterable
alterably
alterant
alteration
alterative
altercate
altercation
altercative
altered chord
alterer
alterity
altern
alternance
alternant
alternat
alternate
alternate angles

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALTERATIONS

combinations
foundations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
intentions
international relations
law of nations
National Insurance contributions
notions
preparations
proportions
public relations
reflections
representations
Revelations
sessions
solicitations
telecommunications
transactions
United Nations
vibrations

Synonyms and antonyms of alterations in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ALTERATIONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «alterations» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of alterations

Translation of «alterations» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALTERATIONS

Find out the translation of alterations to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alterations from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alterations» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

改建
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alteraciones
570 millions of speakers

English

alterations
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिवर्तन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التعديلات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

изменения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alterações
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিবর্তন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

modifications
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perubahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Änderungen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

改変
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Perubahan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thay đổi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாற்றங்களை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बदल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

değişiklikler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alterazioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zmiany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зміни
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

modificări
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετατροπές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veranderings
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ändringar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

endringer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alterations

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERATIONS»

The term «alterations» is very widely used and occupies the 14.960 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERATIONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alterations

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9 QUOTES WITH «ALTERATIONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alterations.
1
Faith Baldwin
Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.
2
William S. Burroughs
Changes... can only be effected by alterations in the original. The only thing not prerecorded in a prerecorded universe are the prerecordings themselves. The copies can only repeat themselves word for word. A virus is a copy. You can pretty it up, cut it up, scramble it - it will reassemble in the same form.
3
Juan Cole
An occupying power has no right to make significant alterations in the character of the occupied society, to change the laws all around, without a strong security reason and so forth.
4
Francis Crick
A final proof of our ideas can only be obtained by detailed studies on the alterations produced in the amino acid sequence of a protein by mutations of the type discussed here.
5
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Fashion is more about taste than money - you have to understand your body and tailor clothes to your needs; it's all about the fit. I do the alterations myself - I'm quite a seamstress - it's the influence of my Hungarian mother.
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Derek Jacobi
I had to think long and hard about what it would imply, what it would mean. Would it mean any alterations of one's lifestyle? Or, more than that, the way that people regarded you? The way they reacted to you if you had a Sir in front of your name?
7
Wong Kar-wai
During shooting, you have the idea, like, of this certain dress on this actress, but it's not to fit, so you have to make all of these alterations and modifications. So in a way, I build the characters with the cast, and it's sort of custom-made, the whole process, and then you have to make all of these adjustments.
8
Sharon Lawrence
Technology has already opened the door a bit wider for filmmakers, with smaller digital cameras making production less cumbersome. Social media is allowing self-distribution, and girl groups like Spark Summit are leading the way in calling for fewer Photoshop image alterations of girls in print media.
9
Nick Nolte
Now, there is always a tremendous fear of science and progressing forward into areas of the unknown and it is a valid fear. Some of the genetic alterations of food are a little edgy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTERATIONS»

Discover the use of alterations in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alterations and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health
This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do.
Carie Ann Braun, Cindy Miller Anderson, 2007
2
Epigenetic Alterations in Oncogenesis
The purpose of this book is to provide an up to date review of the nature and consequences of epigenetic changes in cancer.
Adam R. Karpf, 2012
3
Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Minor Works, Alterations ...
This is the first book to include typical project costs for: * Painting and wallpapering * Plasterwork * Floor and wall tiles * Rendering * External work More than just a price book, it gives easy-to-read, professional advice on setting up ...
Bryan Spain, 2003
4
Alterations of Personality
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
Alfred Binet, 2006
5
Slapdash alterations: how to recycle your wardrobe
Gives instructions for easy ways to remodel clothes, with diagrams and directions for adjusting length, fit, and style, and for transforming problem clothes into usable garments.
Carol Barkin, Elizabeth James, 1977
6
Study Guide for Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in ...
This student workbook is designed to accompany Braun and Anderson's Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health.
Carie A. Braun, Cindy Anderson, 2006
7
Romeo and Juliet ... With alterations, and an additional ...
William Shakespeare. As dearly as my own) be satisfied. Mer. O calm, dishonourable, .vile submiffion! Ha! la stucmta carries it away-TiAa/t-you ratcatcher; Tib. What would'st thou have with me? * Mtr. Good king os eats, nothin but one os your ...
William Shakespeare, 1766
8
Alterations of State: Sacred Kingship in the English Reformation
McCoy explains why religious devotion to the royal person became both more acute and more problematic during England's turbulent seventeenth century.
Richard C. McCoy, 2013
9
Alterations of Consciousness: An Empirical Analysis for ...
Readers will gain from this engaging text an enriched understanding of consciousness, reality, and the scientific endeavor.
Imants Barušs, American Psychological Association, 2003
10
Alterations: The Professional Guide for Altering Men's and ...
Clothing alterations guide. Step by step instructions for altering hems, waists, side seams, crotch seams, sleeves, and zippers.
Darlene Strader Gowdy, Larry Gowdy, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTERATIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alterations is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Around the League: Pacific Division Alterations
Free agency just began and that means even more changes will occur “around the league”. In today's third installment of the series we'll take a ... «Blackout Dallas, Jul 15»
2
Liverpool ring backroom changes with Sean O'Driscoll and Pepijn …
It has been a summer of great change at Anfield, including six new signings, but some of the most notable alterations have come in the dugout, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
5 reasons why cheques are turned down
4) Alterations: No alternation is permitted in the payee name, amount in words or in figures. The drawer signs near it to verify any other ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
4
Black Death traced to Deadly Pathogen – Small alterations to the …
Yersinia Pestis According to the latest study done on the deadliest of epidemic known to mankind, certain very minor changes to the genetic ... «The Standard Daily, Jul 15»
5
First Comprehensive Analysis of Woolly Mammoth Genome reveals …
The study found that the mammoths possessed alterations in several traits including protein production, fat metabolism, insulin signalling, skin ... «PerfScience, Jul 15»
6
Genetic alterations of human embryos news: NIH bans research …
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has confirmed it would ban funding for research projects involving genetical alterations of human ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
7
Champion Cleaners in Birmingham, Alabama Provides Expert …
Many new dresses are also in need of hemline modifications, bodice alterations, even zipper and sleeve alterations, which are just as important ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
8
LGG lead to discrete alterations in gut microbiota among elderly
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ATCC 53103 was associated with distinct, transient effects on anti-inflammatory pathways in gut microbiota ... «Healio, Jul 15»
9
Subcortical brain alterations in major depressive disorder: findings …
The pattern of structural brain alterations associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) remains unresolved. This is in part due to small ... «Nature.com, Jun 15»
10
Researchers Reveal Brain Network Alterations in Patients with …
DLB is a common type of progressive dementia that is characterized by a cognitive decline, changes in alertness and attention, visual ... «Alzheimer's News Today, Jun 15»

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