alternation
Translation
alternation, rotation, succession
Examples
The book describes the alternation of the seasons.
The book describes the alternation of the seasons.
There is a regular alternation between work and rest.
There is a regular alternation between work and rest.
Grammar Patterns
the alternation ((of sth.)) / ((between sth. and sth.)) a situation in which one thing repeatedly happens or exists after another The film shows the alternation of good and evil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rotation, succession, interchange
Etymology
From the verb 'to alternate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-tion'. It means 'the act of alternating'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'action' (-tion) of 'alternating'. This helps remember it's the noun form.