alternation

/ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence
The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
Ablaut.
A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob".
The "inclusive or" truth function.
A sequence that alternates between positive and negative values; sometimes incorrectly used to mean permutation.

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