alternatívne

Alternatívne is a Slovak word that functions as both an adverb and the neuter singular form of the adjective alternatívny. It describes something that serves as an alternative or is done in an alternative way. The term is derived from the noun alternatíva, meaning “alternative,” which in turn comes from a Latin root related to alter, meaning “other” or “different.”

In usage, alternatívne is employed to characterize options, methods, or sources that can replace or supplement the standard choice. Examples include alternatívne riešenie (an alternative solution), alternatívne teórie (alternative theories), and alternatívne zdroje energie (alternative energy sources). As an adverb, it can express actions performed in an alternative manner, equivalent to “alternatively.”

Grammatically, alternatívne precedes neuter singular nouns (for example, alternatívne riešenie) and also agrees with plural nouns in contexts like alternatívne možnosti. It can appear in broader discussions of options, policy, science, technology, and medicine, where “alternative” approaches or sources are being described.

Related terms include alternatíva (the noun “alternative”) and alternatívna medicína (alternative medicine), among others. The concept centers on presenting or evaluating different paths, solutions, or viewpoints rather than a single canonical option.