alternative

Definitions of alternative
  1. noun
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    synonyms: choix
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    types:
    prédilection, préférence
    the right or chance to choose
    ouverture, possibilité
    a possible alternative
    possibilité
    something that can be done
    type of:
    prise de décisions
    the cognitive process of reaching a decision
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