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Alterative vs Alterant - What's the difference?

alterative | alterant |

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

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alterative

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • *, II.5.1.v:
    • 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.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Causing alteration. Specifically: Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state of the functions into one of health.
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    alterant

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that causes alteration, that alters.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Altering; gradually changing.
    • (Francis Bacon)
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