alternating in English dictionary

  • alternating

    Meanings and definitions of "alternating"

    • Present participle of alternate.
    • that alternates
    • (mathematics, of a knot) Having a planar diagram whose crossings alternate between "over" and "under" as one travels along the knot.
    • (mathematics, of a series) Having terms that alternate between positive and negative.
    • adjective
      that alternates
    • adjective
      (mathematics, of a knot)
      Having a planar diagram whose crossings alternate between "over" and "under" as one travels along the knot.
    • adjective
      (mathematics, of a series)
      Having terms that alternate between positive and negative.
    • verb
      present participle of [i]alternate[/i]
    • such that it alternates
    • math, series theory
    • alternating (e.g. current)
    • adjective
      (of a current) reversing direction; "alternating current"

    Synonyms of "alternating" in English dictionary

    alternate, cyclic, cyclical are the top synonyms of "alternating" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "alternating" in English dictionary

    direct is the antonym of "alternating" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of alternating

    • alternating ( comparative more alternating, superlative most alternating)
    • alternating (comparative more alternating, superlative most alternating)
  • ALTERNATING

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