altered

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altered

  1. simple past and past participle of alter

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altered (plural altereds)

  1. A kind of car in drag racing, usually with a partial body situated behind the exposed engine.

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altered (not comparable)

  1. Having been changed from an original form.
    • 1839, Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby:
      Ralph suppressed the indignation which the schoolmaster’s altered and insolent manner awakened, and asked again why he had not sent to him.
  2. (of an animal, usually a pet) Neutered; having had testicles or uterus and ovaries removed to prevent procreation.

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