Alter
/ˈɔːltər/noun
To change or modify something.
Did you know?In Latin, 'alter' means 'the other,' hinting at the duality and transformation inherent in the act of altering reality itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*al-
“to nourish or foster, suggesting growth or change.”
Latin
Latin
alter
“the other, indicating a shift or change in perspective.”
Old French
Old French
alterer
“to change or modify, retaining the essence of transformation.”
Middle English
Middle English
alteren
“to make different or change, a direct adoption from Old French.”
Modern English
English
alter
“to change, reflecting its rich history of transformation.”
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