noun
- 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
- The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
- The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
- A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
- (abbreviation) Alphabet.
- The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.
- The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
- The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.
- In omegaverse fiction, a person of a sexually-dominant (and sometimes secondary) gender/sex that is driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitalia.
adjective
- Designates the first in an order of precedence.
- (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
- Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.
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Alpha is a 2-meaning word in English. Medium-length words often have several interesting anagrams.
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