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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[]

Singular
Alpha

Plural
s

Alpha (s)

  1. 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.
  2. Latin alpha
  3. (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.
  4. (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.

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Adjective[]

Alpha (not comparable)

Positive
Alpha

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
    I am the alpha male.
  2. (astronomy) Designates the brightest star in a constellation.
    When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.

Derived terms[]

  • alpha blogger
  • Alpha Centauri, α-Centauri
  • alpha female
  • alpha geek

Related terms[]

  • alphabet
  • alphabet soup
  • alphabetical
  • alphabetical order
  • alphanumeric

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Alpha m. inv.

  1. alpha (Greek letter)
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Interlingua[]

Noun[]

Alpha

  1. alpha

Latin[]

Noun[]

Alpha

  1. alpha

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