3.01 Alternative

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alternative	/ɑl'təɹnətɪv/	Adjective An alternative approach, way, source, etc. is not the usual one. Noun An alternative is something else that you can choose.	alternate alternating alternatively alternation alternator

3.02 Circumstance

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circumstance	/'səɹkəmstænts/	(countable); (usually plural) The circumstances surrounding an action or event includes all the information that helps you understand the action or event. (uncountable) Circumstance is the events that affect you but that you cannot control.	circumstantial circumstantially

3.03 Comment

Word	Pronunciation	Definition	Related Forms
comment	/'kɑmɛnt/	Noun (countable) A comment is a short statement about something; usually it is an opinion. Verb (transitive & intransitive) If you comment on or about something, you say something about it.	commentary commentate commentator

3.04 Compensate

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compensate	/'kɑmpɪnset/	(transitive & intransitive) If you compensate somebody, you give them something because they have lost something or done something for you.	compensation compensatory

3.05 Component

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component	/kəm'ponɪnt/	(countable) A component is one part that connects to other parts.	componentry componential

3.06 Consent

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consent	/kən'sɛnt/	Noun (uncountable) Consent is permission to do something.  Verb (intransitive) If you consent to something, you agree to it.	consensus consensual

3.07 Considerable

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considerable	/kən'sɪdəɹəbəl/	A considerable amount, time, degree, etc. is a fairly large or important one.	considerably consider considering consideringly considerate consideration considerately considerateness

3.08 Constant

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constant	/'kɑnstɪnt/	Adjective If something is constant, it doesn't change over time.  Noun (countable)  In math, a constant is a value that doesn't change.	constantly constance constancy

3.09 Constrain

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constraint	/kən'stɹent/	(countable) A constraint is a limit or a boundary.	constrain constrained

3.10 Contribute

Word	Pronunciation	Definition	Related Forms
contribute	/kən'tɹɪbʲut/	(intransitive) If x contributes to y, x is one of a number of things that together make or cause y. (transitive & intransitive) If you contribute something, you make it available to other people.	contribution contributor contributory noncontributory