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Meaning of alterative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv

Definitions

A medicine or treatment which works by changing processes within the body, rather than by evacuating something etc.

historical

Equivalents

Français altérative

Examples

“Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

alterator Altercate Altercated Altercates Altercating Altercation

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