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Definition of altered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
modificationchanged from an original form
- The altered document was approved by the committee.
2.
neutered animalTECH. neutered to prevent procreationTECH.
- The altered cat was calmer after the surgery.
3.
improved purposechanged to improve or fit a purpose
- The altered design was more efficient than before.
Origin of altered
Latin, alterare (to change)
Terms with altered included in their meaning
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wild
in surroundings not altered by humans
unaltered form
form not altered by humans
altered
changed in form or appearance
gambling trick
the dice are altered to land certain ways
originality
not altered from its original form
narcotic
illegal substance causing addiction or altered states
altered
changed by adding or removing material
altered
changed in position or direction
untouched
not altered, touched, or used before
gambling
dice altered to land on certain numbers
appearance altered
made to look different to prevent recognition
garden parts
bright segment around a bloom's seed-making organs, actually an altered leaf
modification
altered to improve appearance or functionality
factory made
food altered from its natural state
change
altered to fit a new purpose
uncertain
likely to be altered or modified later
appearance
altered slightly for better appearance
pristine
remaining in its original state, not altered
natural state
not processed or altered in any way
unprocessed
not being processed or altered
alterable
able to be altered or modified
designed area
designed or altered by landscaping
repetition
present old material in a slightly altered form
change
altered to the point of being completely different
Examples of altered in a sentence
Her altered appearance surprised everyone at the reunion. The shelter only adopts out altered animals. An altered dog often has fewer behavioral issues. The altered schedule suited everyone's needs. An altered version of the software was released.
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- French:modifié, stérilisé, ...
- German:verändert, kastriert, ...
- Italian:modificato, sterilizzato, ...
- Spanish:modificado, esterilizado, ...
- Portuguese:alterado, castrado, ...
- Chinese:更改过的, 绝育的, ...
- Japanese:変更された, 去勢された, ...
- Arabic:مُغَيَّر, مَخْصِي, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁנֶּה, מְסוֹרָס, ...
- Russian:измененный, стерилизованный, ...
- Ukrainian:змінений, стерилізований, ...
- Hindi:संशोधित, बंध्याकृत, ...
Definition of alter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
changetr. make changes to somethingtr.
- She decided to alter her hairstyle for the event..
2.
modificationtr. change the form or structure of somethingtr.
- They decided to alter the design of the building.
3.
changeintr. become different without losing original essenceintr.
- Her mood began to alter as the day went on.
4.
neuter animaltr. TECH. US castrate or spay an animaltr. TECH. US
- The vet will alter the cat next week.
Expressions with alter
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transform the nature or character of a situation
The new policy will alter the landscape of the education system.
second self or different version of oneself
He considered his brother his alter ego, sharing similar traits and thoughts..
social movement supporting fair global cooperation, opposing harmful economic effects
Alter-globalization gained momentum after major international protests.
different situations can change what is right or fair
Circumstances alter cases, so let's hear the full story.
Origin of alter
Latin, alter (other)
Examples of alter in a sentence
He plans to alter the document. The tailor will alter the suit for a better fit. They altered the recipe to suit their taste. The fabric may alter after repeated washing. Over time, the recipe altered slightly. They decided to alter their dog to prevent puppies.
Farmers often alter livestock for better management.
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- French:modifier, transformer, ...
- German:ändern, modifizieren, ...
- Italian:modificare, cambiare, ...
- Spanish:modificar, cambiar, ...
- Portuguese:modificar, mudar, ...
- Chinese:改变, 变更, ...
- Japanese:変更する, 改造する, ...
- Arabic:غَيَّرَ, تَغَيَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁנּוֹת, לְשַׁנּוֹת, ...
- Russian:изменять, изменить, ...
- Ukrainian:змінювати, змінити, ...
- Hindi:बदलना, संशोधित करना, ...
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