altered

/ˈɔːl.təd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: altereds

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Having been changed from an original form.

Adjective

Examples

Ralph suppressed the indignation which the schoolmaster’s altered and insolent manner awakened, and asked again why he had not sent to him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Neutered; having had testicles or uterus and ovaries removed to prevent procreation.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “altered” mean?

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

Is “altered” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.