Word: alternate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: al
ter
nate
Definition: A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
Morphemes:
Affix: alter
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To change the form or structure of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: alter
Language: la
Decoded: alter
Meaning: the other
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner