Definitions from Wiktionary (alternation)
▸ noun: The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence
▸ noun: (religion) The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
▸ noun: (phonology) Ablaut.
▸ noun: (linguistics) A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob".
▸ noun: (logic) The "inclusive or" truth function.
▸ noun: (mathematics) A sequence that alternates between positive and negative values.
▸ noun: (mathematics, proscribed) A permutation.
▸ noun: (computing) A construct in a regular expression that can match any of several specified subexpressions.
▸ noun: (geometry) A type of partial truncation of a polygon, polyhedron or tiling in which alternate vertices are removed.
alternation of generations,
electrical alternation,
alternation of generation,
alternation of the heart,
concordant alternation,
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▸ noun: The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence
▸ noun: (religion) The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
▸ noun: (phonology) Ablaut.
▸ noun: (linguistics) A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob".
▸ noun: (logic) The "inclusive or" truth function.
▸ noun: (mathematics) A sequence that alternates between positive and negative values.
▸ noun: (mathematics, proscribed) A permutation.
▸ noun: (computing) A construct in a regular expression that can match any of several specified subexpressions.
▸ noun: (geometry) A type of partial truncation of a polygon, polyhedron or tiling in which alternate vertices are removed.
Similar:
alternance,
alternacy,
vicissitude,
turn-taking,
reciprocation,
back-and-forthing,
sequence,
intercurrence,
double,
back and forth,
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Adjectives:
regular,
rapid,
constant,
rhythmic,
spontaneous,
delayed,
frequent,
double,
simple,
positive,
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