Definition of Alternetion
Al`ter*na"tion (&?;), n. [L.
alternatio: cf. F. alternation.] 1. The
reciprocal succession of things in time or place; the act of following and
being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence;
as, the alternation of day and night, cold and heat, summer and
winter, hope and fear.
2. (Math.) Permutation.
3. The response of the congregation speaking
alternately with the minister. Mason.
Alternation of generation. See under
Generation.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The reciprocal succession of things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence; as, the alternation of day and night, cold and heat, summer and winter, hope and fear.
- (Mathematics) Permutation.
- The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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