alternatively
In place of, or as an alternative to: "Alternatively we could buy a better house."
alternator
An old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current; especially in automobiles.
alternis diebus; alt. dieb.
Every other day, on alternate days.
Medical directions on a prescription.
altruism
1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
2. An attitude or way of behaving marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
3. The belief that acting for the benefit of others is right and good.
altruist
Anyone who believes in and who practices altruism.
Audi alteram partem.
Hear the other side.
Also, "There are two sides to every question"; a plea for reason and fairness in discussions.
exalter
One who exalts or raises to dignity.
Fac alteri ut tibi vis.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Considered the "Golden Rule" given by Jesus Christ.
inalterable, inalterability
1. Not capable of being changed or altered.
2. Impossible to alter; unchangeable.
inalterably
Impossible to alter; unchangeable.
subaltern
1. Lower in position or rank; secondary.
2. Chiefly British: holding a military rank just below that of captain.
3. In logic: denoting the relation of one proposition to another when the first proposition is implied by the second but the second is not implied by the first.
subalternate
1. Subordinate; subaltern; inferior.
2. Succeeding by turns; successive.
subalternation
The state of being subalternate; succession of turns; subordination.
tamquam alter idem
As if a second self.
Cicero used the expression, "as if a second self", to describe a completely trustworthy friend; such as, an alter ego ("other I") or alter idem ("another self") are both considered to be one's inseparable friend.
unalterable, unalterably
1. Incapable of being altered, changed, or modified; inalterable.
2. Impossible to alter; such as, "the unalterable season of bitter cold in a Siberian winter."
Inter-related cross references, directly or indirectly, involving word units meaning "another, other, different, alternating, varied, changing":
ali-;
allo-;
allelo-;
hetero-;
mut-;
poikilo-;
reciproc-;
vari-.
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