alpha
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Etymology [edit]
From the Ancient Greek ἄλφα (alpha), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician aleph.
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Noun [edit]
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.
- 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.
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- I will attempt to make an 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.
- An alpha male.
- 2010, The Female Masculinist, Feminists and Alpha Males vs. Civilization:
- Alpha males don’t do this because they’re too busy convincing everyone around them that they are alphas.
- 2010, The Female Masculinist, Feminists and Alpha Males vs. Civilization:
- (informal, abbreviation) Alphabet.
Derived terms [edit]
terms derived from alpha (noun)
See also [edit]
Alpha (investment) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Alpha (investment)
Translations [edit]
name of the letter Α, α
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name of the letter Ɑ, ɑ — see Latin alpha
Adjective [edit]
alpha (not comparable)
- Designates the first in an order of precedence.
- I am the alpha male.
- (person, object or action) associated with the alpha male/female archetype.
- (astronomy) Designates the brightest star in a constellation.
- When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.
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Noun [edit]
alpha m (invariable)
- alpha (Greek letter)
Interlingua [edit]
Noun [edit]
alpha
Latin [edit]
Noun [edit]
alpha
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