altered
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: altereds
Sense 1
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
Having been changed from an original form.
Adjective
Examples
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
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.