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ALTERATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ALTERATION?

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Alteration as a Noun
Definitions of "Alteration" as a noun
Synonyms of "Alteration" as a noun (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Alteration" as a noun
Associations of "Alteration" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Alteration” are: adjustment, modification, change, revision, adaptation, variation, conversion, amendment

Alteration as a Noun

Definitions of "Alteration" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “alteration” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.
The action or process of altering or being altered.
The act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification.
The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment.

Synonyms of "Alteration" as a noun (8 Words)

adaptation	A film, television drama, or stage play that has been adapted from a written work. Living in groups is an adaptation* to increase the efficiency of hunting.*
adjustment	The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions. Only slight adjustments to the boat are necessary.
amendment	A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. An amendment* to existing bail laws.*
change	Money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units. There had been no change* in the mountains.*
conversion	A change of religion. The individual s responsibility in conversion* is to repent and believe.*
modification	The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment. The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago.
revision	The act of rewriting something. The scheme needs drastic revision.
variation	The act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard. Who is responsible for these variations in taxation.

Usage Examples of "Alteration" as a noun

Alterations had to be made.
Careful alteration of old buildings.

Associations of "Alteration" (30 Words)

adaption	The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions.
adjustment	The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions. Only slight adjustments to the boat are necessary.
change	Change clothes put on different clothes. The weather changed last night.
changeover	A change from one system or situation to another. The changeover* from handicraft to mechanized manufacture.*
chromosome	A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes. Humans have 22 chromosome* pairs plus two sex chromosomes.*
conversion	A defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis. He was found guilty of the fraudulent conversion* of clients monies.*
convert	A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief. Convert centimeters into inches.
converted	Spiritually reborn or converted. A converted* Victorian property.*
defection	The desertion of one’s country or cause in favour of an opposing one. A number of defections by leading ballet dancers.
disabuse	Free somebody (from an erroneous belief. He quickly disabused me of my fanciful notions.
gene	Genetics a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons it is considered a unit of heredity. Playing tennis is in my genes.
metamorphose	Change completely the nature or appearance of. Overnight family houses metamorphose* into bed and breakfast as 7 000 visitors roll into town.*
modification	Slightly modified copy; not an exact copy. The parts supplied should fit with little or no modification.
modify	(especially of an adjective) restrict or add to the sense of (a noun. She may be prepared to modify* her views.*
modulation	The exertion of a modifying or controlling influence on something. Their bold approach to harmony and modulation.
mutation	A distinct form resulting from genetic mutation. Mutation is ultimately the only way in which new variation enters the species.
recessive	A recessive trait or gene. Recessive stress is characteristic of British English.
remold	Shape again or shape differently.
reschedule	Arrange a new scheme of repayments of (a debt. They rescheduled external debts to improve their economic situation.
revisal	The act of rewriting something.
revise	Revise or reorganize especially for the purpose of updating and improving. He had cause to revise* his opinion a moment after expressing it.*
revision	The action of revising. The scheme needs drastic revision.
rewrite	Rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose. Rewrite after rewrite was drafted to ensure the final version would pass muster.
transfigure	Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ’s transfiguration. Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection.
transformation	A qualitative change. British society underwent a radical transformation.
transition	Cause to convert or undergo a transition. A transition* to multiparty democracy.*
transmogrify	Change completely the nature or appearance of. His home was transmogrified into a hippy crash pad.
transmutation	The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form. Grotesque transmutations.
transmute	Subject (base metals) to alchemical transmutation. The discovery that elements can transmute* by radioactivity.*
variant	An event that departs from expectations. Clinically distinct variants of malaria.