alpha
Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary
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following letter beta |
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See also alfa
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Greek alpha (άλφα), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician aleph.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈæɫfə/
- Audio (US)help, file
[edit] Noun
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alpha (countable and uncountable; plural alphas)
- 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.
- (sciences) The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
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- I will attempt to make a alpha particle ("α-particle") with the large hadron collider.
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- (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
[edit] Derived terms
terms derived from alpha (noun)
[edit] See also
Alpha (investment) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Alpha (investment)
[edit] Translations
Α α
[edit] 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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[edit] Pronunciation
alpha
- Alpha.
[edit] Interlingua
alpha
- Alpha.
[edit] Latin
alpha
- Alpha.

