1noun
one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
“what option did I have?”
01 Word definition
alternative
11 letters · 5 vowels · 6 consonants
Is ALTERNATIVE a word?
Yes. ALTERNATIVE is a 11-letter noun. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-L-T-E-R-N-A-T-I-V-EHow do you spell ALTERNATIVE?
ALTERNATIVE contains 11 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.
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2adjective
serving or used in place of another
“an alternative plan”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗optionchoicealternatesubstitute
02 Letter breakdown
How is ALTERNATIVE spelled?
A1L2T3E4R5N6A7T8I9V10E11
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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About ALTERNATIVE.
How do you spell ALTERNATIVE?
ALTERNATIVE is spelled A-L-T-E-R-N-A-T-I-V-E. It contains 11 letters.