alterative

ˈɔːltərətɪv
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Translation of alterative from English into Dutch,

Noun

health improvement

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medicine used to help restore normal health
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herstellend middel herstelmiddel geneesmiddel ter bevordering van herstel
  • The doctor prescribed an alterative to aid his recovery.De arts schreef een herstellend middel voor om zijn herstel te bevorderen.

Adjective

1.

change agent

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causing change or alteration
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  • The alterative effects of the policy were significant.De veranderende effecten van het beleid waren significant.
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medical

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gradually changing a diseased state to a healthy one
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alteratief
  • The doctor recommended an alterative treatment for the condition.De dokter raadde een alteratieve behandeling aan voor de aandoening.
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Synonyms and analogies of alterative in English

Examples of alterative in a sentence

  • Her grandmother kept an alterative for seasonal colds.
  • The alterative approach led to unexpected results.
  • Her alterative methods transformed the entire project.
  • Herbalists often use alterative herbs to restore health.
  • The patient showed improvement with the alterative therapy.

Translations of "alterative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

alteratief

We found the town of Littleton a better alterative to stay.

Wij vonden het plaatsje Littleton een beter alteratief om te verblijven.

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alterative: Examples and translations in context

With an average of 8.3g of protein, 72 kcals and 5.9g of sugar per serving, Little Beasts Milkshake Mix contains 58% fewer calories and 78% less sugar than your everyday supermarket alterative.

Met een gemiddelde van 8,3 g eiwit, 72 kcal en 5,9 g suiker per portie, Kleine Beesten Milkshake Mix bevat 58% minder calorieën en 78% minder suiker dan je dagelijkse supermarkt alteratief.

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