- Dictionary: Alternative -

(Noun)

- a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility.
- one of the things, propositions, or courses of action that can be chosen.
- a possible or remaining course or choice.

(Adjective)

- affording a choice of two or more things, propositions, or courses of action.
- (of two things, propositions, or courses) mutually exclusive so that if one is chosen the other must be rejected.
- employing or following nontraditional or unconventional ideas, methods, etc.; existing outside the establishment.
- Logic. (of a proposition) asserting two or more choices, at least one of which is true.