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alternate

adjective/ɐɫˈtɛɾnu/medium

al·ter·no

Definition

Occurring or following in turns; reciprocal.
The committee meets on alternate weeks.
The leaves are arranged in an alternate pattern.
Common collocations
alternate anglesalternate leavesalternate delegate

Etymology

Do latim 'alternus' (um após outro, recíproco).

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