alt Meaning & Definition
What Does Alt Mean?
Alt is a symbol that means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Southern Altai. As a noun, it means Of a voice or instrument, high pitch; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave. As an adjective, it means Clipping of alternate.
Alt at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɔːlt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | elevation, altitude and el |
| Plural | alts |
| Verb forms | alts, alting, alted |
Alt Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Southern Altai.
Symbol
- alternate key
Alt as a Noun
- Of a voice or instrument, high pitch; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.
- A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.
Alt as an Adjective
- Clipping of alternate.
alt key
- Clipping of alternative, especially as a cultural phenomenon seen as being outside the mainstream of its genre.
alt medicine
Noun
- Clipping of altitude.
- An alternate or secondary account.
- An alternate account.
You've been here four days and you already know about the incident from last year? You're such an obvious alt.
- An alternative investment or alternative fund.
liquid alts
- An alternate version of a piece of art, especially without much changes beyond a specific thing.
- Ellipsis of alt text.
Alt as a Verb
- To use an alternate or secondary account.
I got banned so I'm alting.
Noun
- Synonym of altbier.
Noun
- High pitch, of a voice or instrument; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.
Noun
- An alternate or secondary character.
Adjective
- Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly)
alternate picking is a guitar playing technique
- Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
the alternate members 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.
- Other; alternative.
He lives in an alternate universe and an alternate reality.
- (of leaves) Distributed singly at different heights of the stem, and at equal intervals as respects angular divergence.
Many trees have alternate leaf arrangement (e.g. birch, oak and mulberry).
Adjective
- Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
an alternative proposition
- Other; different from something else.
- Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.
- Alternate, reciprocal.
Noun
- The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.
- A vertical distance.
- The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.
- The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
- Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
- (in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
- Highest point or degree.
Synonyms of Alt
Alt synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Alt
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Alt in a Sentence
alt key
alt medicine
alt text
You've been here four days and you already know about the incident from last year? You're such an obvious alt.
liquid alts
I got banned so I'm alting.
alternate picking is a guitar playing technique
the alternate members 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.
He lives in an alternate universe and an alternate reality.
Many trees have alternate leaf arrangement (e.g. birch, oak and mulberry).
an alternative proposition
As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.
The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.
Word Forms & Grammar
alt (uncountable)
alt (not comparable)
alt (plural alts)
alt (third-person singular simple present alts, present participle alting, simple past and past participle alted)
Words That Rhyme With Alt
Origin of Alt
Origin 1: From Latin altus (“high”). Doublet of old and alto.
Origin 2: Abbreviations.
Origin 3: Borrowed from German Alt.
Alt Pronunciation
You say alt as //ɔːlt//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Alt
Is alt a symbol or a noun?
Alt is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb.
What is another word for alt?
You can replace alt with words such as elevation, altitude and el. See the full list of alt synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of alt?
The plural of alt is alts.
What is the past tense of alt?
The past tense of alt is alted. The present participle is alting.