noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "In the Greek alphabet, alpha comes before beta. " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Latin alpha Examples : "The teacher explained that "alpha" is the first letter in the Greek alphabet, just like "A" in the Latin alphabet. " language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix. Examples : "I will attempt to make an alpha particle ("α-particle") with the Large Hadron Collider." sign science math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk. Examples : "My stock portfolio's alpha this year was 3%, meaning it outperformed the market (after accounting for risk) by that much. " asset finance business economy value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male). Examples : "In high school, Mark was considered the alpha – he was the captain of the football team, got good grades, and everyone wanted to be his friend. " person character human society style attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (abbreviation) Alphabet. Examples : ""When practicing spelling, remember to recite the letters in order from alpha to omega." " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer. Examples : "The alpha version of the new math software was only available to the developers. " computing technology internet electronics technical type Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel. Examples : "The graphic designer reduced the image's alpha to make the logo semi-transparent so it wouldn't completely obscure the background. " computing color technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level. Examples : "The researcher set the alpha at 0.05, meaning there's a 5% chance of incorrectly rejecting the null hypothesis. " statistics math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "In the omegaverse story, Kai was a protective alpha, fiercely loyal to his omega partner. " literature sex body character person inhuman biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Designates the first in an order of precedence. Examples : "I am the alpha male." position organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype. Examples : "The new manager's alpha leadership style, while effective, sometimes intimidated the team. " character person human attitude society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation. Examples : "When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri." astronomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
