Alt

See also: alt, atl, ált, alt-, Alt., and ált.

English

Etymology

Abbreviation of alternate or alternative.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔlt/
  • Rhymes: -ɔlt

Noun

Alt (plural Alts)

  1. (computing) A modifier key used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.

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German

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʔalt/

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Italian alto from Latin altus. Doublet of alt.

Noun

Alt m (strong, genitive Altes or Alts, no plural)

  1. alto (musical voice; person or instrument that performs the alto part)
Declension
Declension of Alt [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Alt
genitive eines des Altes, Alts
dative einem dem Alt, Alte1
accusative einen den Alt

1Now rare, see notes.

Etymology 2

From alt (“old”).

Noun

Alt n (strong, genitive Alts, plural Alt)

  1. Clipping of Altbier; a type of beer originating from the Rhineland region in Germany.

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