Ääntäminen
- UK:
- IPA: /ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/
- IPA: /ˈɒl.tə.ɹə.tɪv/
- US:
- IPA: /ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv/
- IPA: /ˈɔl.tɚ.ə.tɪv/
Haettu sana löytyi näillä lähdekielillä:
Määritelmät
Substantiivi
- (medicine, now historical) A medicine or treatment which works by changing processes within the body, rather than by evacuating something etc.
Adjektiivi
- Causing alteration.
- (medicine) Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state into a healthy one.
Esimerkit
- Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.
Taivutusmuodot