alternative
//ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv//
Noun
alternativesPlural
1
One of two or more available possibilities or choices.
We need to consider all the alternatives before making a decision.
2
A thing that may be chosen instead of something else.
If this plan doesn't work, we need to have an alternative.
Synonym
Adjective
1
Available as another possibility or choice.
We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic.
2
Different from the usual or conventional; not traditional or mainstream.
She listens to alternative music that most people haven't heard of.