Alt Definition
ălt
adjective
Pitched in the first octave above the treble staff; high.
American Heritage
High in pitch.
Webster's New World
Espousing or reflecting values different from those of the establishment or of mainstream culture. Often used in combination.
Alt-rock music; an alt-weekly newspaper.
American Heritage
Existing outside traditional or established institutions or systems. Often used in combination.
Alt-fuels; an alt-lifestyle.
American Heritage
noun
The first octave above the treble staff.
Webster's New World
A note or tone in the alt octave.
American Heritage
A tone in this octave.
Webster's New World
The Alt key.
American Heritage
(Internet, multi-user dungeon) One of a player's alternate or secondary characters.
Wiktionary
abbreviation
Alteration.
Webster's New World
Alternate.
Webster's New World
Alternative.
Webster's New World
Alternator.
Webster's New World
Altitude.
Webster's New World
Origin of Alt
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Latin altus high al-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Short for alternative
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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