ALPHA
/ˈælfə/
10
Scrabble
11
WWF
A(1) L(1) P(3) H(4) A(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/ˈælfə/
noun
- 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
- 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 the Large Hadron Collider.”
adjective
- Designates the first in an order of precedence.“I am the alpha male.”
- (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
- Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.“When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.”
Source: Wiktionary
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