Denotes a philosophy in opposition to or variation on the suffixed term.

the altitude at which atmospheric pressure becomes constant as altitude increases

(high-church Christianity) The Holy Communion; the sacrament instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper.

plural of Altairian

plural of Altaian

(science fiction) Of or relating to the star Altair.

(science fiction) A native or inhabitant of Altair.

(music) A style of modern heavy metal influenced by alternative rock.

Alternative spelling of alternative hip hop

(music) A subgenre of hip-hop music encompassing a range of styles not typically regarded as mainstream music, gangsta rap or hardcore hip-hop, and drawing influences from pop, rock, jazz, funk, soul, reggae, folk and alternative.