English

Adjective

alternant ‎(not comparable)

1. Alternating from one row of a matrix to another.
2. (geology) Composed of alternate layers, like certain rocks.

Noun

alternant ‎(plural alternants)

1. (linguistics) An alternate form or allomorph.
2. (mathematics) A determinant which is an alternating function.

Derived terms

• alternant matrix

Catalan

Verb

alternant

1. present participle of alternar

French

Verb

alternant

1. present participle of alterner

Adjective

alternant m ‎(feminine singular alternante, masculine plural alternants, feminine plural alternantes)

1. alternating

Latin

Verb

alternant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of alternō