alternating | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (electricity) of a current that reverses direction at regular intervals | |
Examples: | "alternating current" |
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Related terms: | direct electricity | |
2. | [ adjective ] occurring by turns; first one and then the other | |
Synonyms: | alternate | |
Examples: | "alternating feelings of love and hate" |
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Related terms: | cyclic | |
Similar spelling: |
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