alternative (EN)
adjektiivi, substantiivi

adjektiivi “alternative”

alternative, non-gradable
  1. vaihtoehtoinen
    We found an alternative route to avoid the traffic jam.
  2. vaihtoehtoinen (perinteisestä poikkeava)
    She decided to try alternative medicine instead of the conventional drugs her doctor prescribed.

substantiivi “alternative”

sg. alternative, pl. alternatives
  1. vaihtoehto
    We can take the bus or walk to the park; both are good alternatives.
  2. viimeinen vaihtoehto (kun muita ei ole jäljellä)
    When the bus broke down, walking was our only alternative to get home.