ALTERNANT

Adjective

alternant (not comparable)

Alternating from one row of a matrix to another.

(geology) Composed of alternate layers, like certain rocks.

Noun

alternant (plural alternants)

(linguistics) An alternate form or allomorph.

(mathematics) A determinant which is an alternating function.

Source: Wiktionary


Al*ter"nant, a. Etym: [L. alternans, p. pr.: cf. F. alternant. See Alternate, v. t.] (Geol.)

Definition: Composed of alternate layers, as some rocks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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