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Definitions for Alpha

[1] the first letter of the Greek alphabet (A, α).
[2] the vowel sound represented by this letter.
[3] the first; beginning.
[4] (initial capital letter ) Astronomy . used to designate the brightest star in a constellation.
[5] Chemistry . one of two or more isomeric compounds.
[6] the first in a series of related items: frequently used in chemistry and physics.
[7] Chiefly British . a mark or grade corresponding to an A. Compare beta(def 8) , gamma(def 9) .
[8] (of an animal) having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy: the alpha female of an elephant pack. being the most dominant, powerful, or assertive person in a particular group. See also alpha male.
[9] alphabetical: Put the files in alpha order.
[10] Chemistry . pertaining or linked to the carbon atom closest to a particular group in an organic molecule.
[11] the first letter in the Greek alphabet (Α, α), a vowel transliterated as a
[12] British the highest grade or mark, as in an examination
[13] (modifier) involving or relating to helium-4 nuclei an alpha particle relating to one of two or more allotropes or crystal structures of a solid alpha iron relating to one of two or more isomeric forms of a chemical compound, esp one in which a group is attached to the carbon atom to which the principal group is attached
[14] (modifier) denoting the dominant person or animal in a group the alpha male
[15] (foll by the genitive case of a specified constellation) usually the brightest star in a constellation Alpha Centauri
[16] communications a code word for the letter a

Words related to Alpha

start, first

Words nearby Alpha

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Origin of Alpha

< Latin < Greek álpha < Semitic; cf. aleph

Word origin for Alpha

via Latin from Greek, of Phoenician origin; related to Hebrew āleph, literally: ox

Synonyms for Alpha

first, start