Alternative
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities. A choice between two or more mutually exclusive possibilities. One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities Not traditional (an alternative lifestyle) Other
Example sentence: A matter that seems to be very clear in terms of the alternative view, is what do you expect to happen in Africa with regard to immune systems, where people are poor, subject to repeat infections and all of that. Surely you would expect their immune systems to collapse.
Option
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To purchase an option on something.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: One of the choices which can be made.The freedom or right to choose.A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price.
Example sentence: Failure is always an option.