alternative

IPA: ɔɫtˈɝnʌtɪv

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.
One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.
The remaining option; something available after other possibilities have been exhausted.
(uncountable, music) alternative rock
A non-offensive word or phrase that serves as a replacement for a word deemed offensive or unacceptable, though not as a euphemism.

Examples of "alternative" in Sentences

It also marked the first time I heard the term "alternative energy."
She said the union prefers the term alternative compensation pay to merit pay.
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It takes him a moment to answer, The word alternative is a lot like the word option.
Also, another alternative is the use of Plexiglas/magnetic storm windows such as those sold by Sears or ECP.
If you're a fan of comedy you've probably heard the phrase "alternative comedy" thrown around, but maybe you've never known exactly what that's supposed to...
The term alternative medicine also called alternative treatments or alternative therapies describes any healing practice that is outside the boundaries of conventional Western medicine.
In the United States the term alternative therapy is used to describe medical treatments or interventions that have not been scientifically documented or identified as safe and effective for a specific condition.
Now it's 2011 and most of those bands have made the label "alternative" essentially meaningless but we're going to look back for one night only at a beautiful, weird time in music by singing-along to the music videos of these musical pioneers/oddities.