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1.NounThe name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
2.NounLatin alpha: the Latin letter Ɑ (minuscule: ɑ).
3.NounThe 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 the Large Hadron Collider."
4.NounThe return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
5.NounA person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
6.NounClipping of alphabet. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
7.NounThe first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.
8.NounAn angle of attack.
9.NounThe level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
10.NounEllipsis of alpha layer.
11.NounThe significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.
12.NounIn omegaverse fiction, a person of a dominant secondary sex driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitalia.
13.NounAlternative letter-case form of Alpha (“member of Generation Alpha”).
14.AdjectiveDesignates the first in an order of precedence."I am the alpha male."
15.AdjectiveExhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
16.AdjectiveDesignates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation."When interstellar travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri."
17.AdjectiveClipping of alphabetical."Sort the list in alpha order."