alternative
another possible choice
Roots
Other words with the alter root
- adulterate: to corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding something inferior
- adulteration: act of making something impure by adding inferior material
- alter: to change or make different
- alteration: a change or modification
- alternate: to switch back and forth; every other one
- altruism: selfless concern for the welfare of others
- altruistic: showing selfless concern for others
An alternative is the other path available when the first path is not the only way through.
The tutor offered an alternative route through the problem, and suddenly the answer moved.