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See also alfa
English[]
Etymology[]
From the Ancient Greek ἄλφα (alpha), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician aleph.
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Noun[]
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Alpha (s)
- The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
- Latin alpha
- (sciences) The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
- I will attempt to make an alpha particle ("α-particle") with the large hadron collider.
- (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
Derived terms[]
terms derived from alpha (noun)
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Translations[]
name of the letter Α, α
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name of the letter Ɑ, ɑ — see Latin alpha
Adjective[]
Alpha (not comparable)
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- Designates the first in an order of precedence.
- I am the alpha male.
- (astronomy) Designates the brightest star in a constellation.
- When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.
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- alphabet
- alphabet soup
- alphabetical
- alphabetical order
- alphanumeric
French[]
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Alpha m. inv.
- alpha (Greek letter)
Interlingua[]
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Alpha
Latin[]
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Alpha
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