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noun
  1. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α,  Î±), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
  2. (context, science) The name of the symbol, symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
: alpha particle ("α-particle")
  1. The highest scientific caste of people in the novel w:Brave New World, Brave New World by w:Aldous Huxley, Aldous Huxley.
  2. In finance, the amount by which a given asset or portfolio's return exceeds a "riskless" rate of return.
adjective
  1. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
alpha male, male
  1. (star) Designates the brightest star in a constellation.
Alpha Centauri, Alpha Centauri
Translations:
  • French: alpha(fr)m
  • Italian: alfa(it)m
    • Latin: alpha(la)
    Etymology: From Greek alpha (), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician aleph.

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