Al'ter-ant1, a.
a. [L. Lat. alterans, p. pr. of alterare, Fr. altérant.] Altering; gradually changing. Bacon.
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a. [L. Lat. alterans, p. pr. of alterare, Fr. altérant.] Altering; gradually changing. Bacon.
n. Same as ALTERATIVE.