alternating
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That alternates.
Adjective
Examples
alternating motion
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 2
Meaning · English
Having a planar diagram whose crossings alternate between "over" and "under" as one travels along the knot.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alternating” mean?
That alternates.
Is “alternating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.