Today we have an interesting story, as one very famous literary character used to say on another occasion. We will talk about the word in which each person puts something of his own. And the phenomenon behind it is strongly desired by all. Let's answer the question, what is the alternative.
Origin
Unfortunately, this time we cannot say anything definite about the origin, because the object of study is not in the etymological dictionary. But the dictionary of foreign words sheds light on the riddle for its part. The French word, in the original it sounds alternative, goes back to Latin, where alter is one of two. It is impossible to say exactly when it came into our language, but the word has been in dictionaries since 1865. Therefore, apparently, in the language it is even earlier. In other words, the good old XIX century, which is rich in linguistic phenomena, is at the forefront here.
Meaning
We are better with the meaning, because the explanatory dictionary can answer the question of what the alternative is. In order to enrich ourselves spiritually, we need to discoverbook and read there in the appropriate place: "The need to choose one of two (or more) possible solutions." There is a note that the noun is bookish. Naturally, how could it be otherwise?
The alternative is what one always yearns for. The only exceptions are love relationships. When communication with another person hurts and torments, then he also wants to find a replacement, or rather, so that the replacement itself falls right into his hands.
People would like to have an alternative to their work, home, life, after all. When this is not observed, then the person feels trapped. And we'll talk about the importance of choice, but for now we need to implant the word " alternative" in some familiar context.
Offers
The reader probably realized that we need to compose illustrations for the meaning of the noun in order for the meaning to sparkle. Let's get down to business soon:
- Tell me, do I have any alternative to your proposal? Well, then we leave me no choice.
- I would like to find an alternative to this expensive foreign drug!
- What does it mean that reality has no alternative? But what about fantasy and its branch - artistic creativity, art? That's the same. You have to think when you say something.
- The presence of an alternative determines the existence of freedom. For example, in the world of Aldous Huxley there were no alternatives. A person was prepared for his social role even before birth.
- Love is a wonderful bright feeling, but the problem of love is thatit closes other alternatives. A person does not see other options for the development of events in his personal life. And this, in turn, can end both very badly and very well.
- A person must have some alternative. Otherwise, the feeling of life disappears. True, over time it is increasingly difficult to believe in the existence of choice. We get used to our work, life and do not imagine other options for being.
As you can see, the question of what is an alternative can be answered as follows: it is a choice.
Synonyms
We left behind meaning, history, and even sentences. Therefore, we are ready morally and actually to provide the reader with a list of possible replacements for the object of study. Synonyms for the word " alternative" flashed here and there, but let's bring them together in the list:
- option;
- choice;
- dilemma;
- opportunity.
Unfortunately, that's all. And here we betray ourselves, because there is nothing left for the reader's independent research. The list includes the best and, perhaps, the only replacements for the noun " alternative". In this case, truth wins over pedagogical rigor and zeal. We hope that the question of what is an alternative no longer causes difficulties. If the reader does not like our material or approach, then he has an alternative - check everything yourself.
