alternating
/ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Happening or appearing in turns, one after the other.
- She wore alternating stripes of blue and white.
- The alternating seasons bring changes in temperature and daylight.
- The team practiced alternating left and right foot kicks.
- Of an electric current, flowing in one direction and then the opposite direction in a regular cycle.
- Most household outlets supply alternating current.
- Alternating current is easier to transmit over long distances than direct current.
- The motor runs on alternating current from the power grid.
Synonyms
noun
- A pattern or sequence in which two or more things occur in turn.
- The alternation of crops helps maintain soil fertility.
- The alternation of day and night is a natural cycle.
- In the dance, the alternation of fast and slow steps kept the audience engaged.