Definition/Meaning of alpha

• English - Noun: 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 . I will attempt to make an alpha particle ("α-particle") with…
• English - Adjective: 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 . Derived terms
• English - Etymology: From the Ancient Greek ἄλφα ( álpha ), the first letter of the Greek alphabet , from the Phoenician aleph .
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /ˈæɫfə/
• English - Related terms: alphabet alphabet soup alphabetical alphabetical order alphanumeric