Disaltern

/dɪsˈɔːltərn/ verb

Definition

To alternate in the opposite way; to reverse the pattern of alternation or interchange.

Etymology

From dis- (reversal) + altern (to alternate). This is a rare or obsolete term combining the negation prefix with 'alternate' to suggest reversed alternation.

Kelly Says

This is an incredibly rare word that you almost never see in modern English—it's the kind of word that would delight historical linguists but perplex most speakers!

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