Alt

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

English

Etymology

Abbreviation of alternate or alternative.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔlt/

Noun

Alt (plural Alts)

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

Anagrams

• ATL, Atl., LAT, LTA, Lat., TLA, Tal, lat, lat.

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German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʔalt/

Etymology 1

From Italian alto.

Noun

Alt m (genitive Altes, no plural)

1. alto (musical voice; person or instrument that performs the alto part)

Etymology 2

From alt (“old”).

Noun

Alt n (genitive Alts, plural Alt)

1. A type of beer, typical to the Rhineland region.

Synonyms

• Altbier