01 n. The reciprocal succession of things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, …
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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.
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Permutation.(Math.)
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The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
Phrases & compounds
Alternation of generation —
See under Generation.