Alternatyva

Alternatyva is a term used in Lithuanian and some neighboring languages to denote an alternative or option that differs from the currently considered one. In Lithuanian it functions as a common noun and can appear in both everyday and formal discourse. The word is cognate with similar terms in other European languages, such as Polish alternatywa and the English alternative, reflecting Latin roots in alternativus.

In philosophy, decision theory, and everyday speech, an alternative refers to any feasible choice among a set of possibilities. A choice from among several alternatives involves evaluating trade-offs and uncertain outcomes. In public discourse, presenting alternatives to a policy or plan is a standard method to compare proposals and assess relative merits.

Numerous organizations, media outlets, and political movements use the name or term Alternatyva or similar spellings to denote a stance that differs from the mainstream or established option. In academic writing, the term is used to discuss competing viewpoints, options in research design, or scenarios in scenario planning.

See also: Alternative; Alternativus.