alternative

(adj.) - Something that is alternative is different from what is usual, traditional, or expected.
*This word can also be used as a noun.

• Synonyms: another, substitute, different
• Antonyms: the same, identical
• Etymology: Late 14th Century, from the P.I.E. root al- meaning "beyond" + suffix –ter (as in other)
• Morphology: alternate, alter
• Example: You will have the opportunity to practice some alternative algorithms for division, just like you have done with multiplication.

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