Alterative vs Alterant - What's the difference?
alterative | alterant |
*, II.5.1.v:
Causing alteration. Specifically: Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state of the functions into one of health.
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As a noun alterative
is .As an adjective alterative
is causing alteration specifically: gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state of the functions into one of health.As a verb alterant is
.alterative
English
Noun
(en noun)- Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.