ALT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ALT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Alt-

Speech Type: Combining Form

Etymology:

1990s: abbreviation of alternative, influenced by the alt prefix of some internet newsgroups

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɔːlt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɒlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

denoting a version of something, especially popular music, that is intended as a challenge to the traditional version

Short Definition:

denoting new version of something

Examples:
  • an alt-classical quartet
Variant Forms:
  • alt.

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