alpha
/ˈæl.fə/
The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix; The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet, followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A
- plural
- alphas
Meanings
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The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix
Alpha particles carry a positive charge.
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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
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Latin alpha: the Latin letter Ɑ (minuscule: ɑ)rare
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The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic riskrare
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A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male)rare
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The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developerrare
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An angle of attackrare
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The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channelrare
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The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha levelrare
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In omegaverse fiction, a person of a dominant secondary sex driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitaliarare