alternativne

Alternativne is the feminine plural form of the adjective meaning "alternative" used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian and Slovenian. It agrees with feminine plural nouns and appears in phrases such as alternativne terapije (alternative therapies), alternativne mogućnosti (alternative possibilities) and alternativne metode (alternative methods).

In medical, educational, and policy contexts, alternativne describes options that lie outside the conventional or officially endorsed approaches. The term is common when comparing standard practices with non-standard or experimental ones. It can also appear in more neutral discussions or in critical commentary, depending on the context and the speaker’s stance.

Etymology and grammar are shared across the languages that use it: the word derives from the Latin "alternativus" and has been adapted into the regional vocabularies as a common descriptor for non-traditional or elective choices. As an adjective, alternativne is used specifically before feminine plural nouns; other gender and number forms exist in the same family (for masculine singular, neuter, or singular/plural forms in the respective languages).

Usage notes: while generally neutral, alternativne can carry evaluative nuance depending on context. In health care or public discourse, phrases with alternativne may signal a preference for non-conventional alternatives or a discussion of options outside mainstream practices. Translations into English typically render it as "alternative" or "alternative options."