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Definition alpha

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek ???? (įlpha), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician ?‎ (aleph).

Noun

alpha (countable and uncountable, plural alphas)

  1. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (?,  ?), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
  2. Latin alpha
  3. (sciences) The name of the symbols ? and ? used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
  4. (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
  5. A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
  6. (informal, abbreviation) Alphabet.
  7. (software engineering) The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.
  8. (computer graphics) The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
  9. (statistics) The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.

Adjective

alpha (not comparable)

  1. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
  2. (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
  3. (astronomy) Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

Results 367 Words with the letters ALPHA

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ALPHAS 12
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AAH 5
AAL 4
AHA 5
ALA 4
ALP 7
HAP 8
LAP 7
PAH 8
PAL 7
2 letter words with the letters ALPHA 
AA 2
AH 4
AL 3
HA 4
LA 3
PA 5

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