alter-

al·ter-
UK/ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)/UK/ˈɔːl.tə(ɹ)/US/ˈɔl.təɹ/cot caught merger/ˈɑl.təɹ/

prefix

Denotes a philosophy in opposition to or variation on the suffixed term.

OriginFrench alter- →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Denotes a philosophy in opposition to or variation on the suffixed term.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
cross-

Origin

  1. Frenchalter-
  2. Englishalter-

Borrowed from French alter-.

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Cite this entry
APA

alter-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alter-

MLA

“alter-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alter-. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alter-,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alter-.

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