Alpha

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The first letter of the Greek alphabet. noun

The first of a series; the beginning. noun

The brightest star in a constellation. noun

The mathematical estimate of the return on a security when the return on the market as a whole is zero. Alpha is derived from a in the formula Ri = a + bRm, which measures the return on a security (Ri) for a given return on the market (Rm) where b is beta. noun

The return on an investment portfolio that can be attributed to the skill of the portfolio's manager rather than the performance of the market. noun

Being the highest ranked or most dominant individual of one's sex. Used of social animals. adjective

Being in the first position relative to a designated carbon atom in an organic molecule at which an atom or a group may be substituted. adjective

Referring to the first of a group of isomers, or molecules of similar origin or properties, determined arbitrarily by those who discover or classify them. Used in combination. adjective

Alphabetical. adjective

The first letter in the Greek alphabet (A, α), answering to A. noun

The first; the beginning: as in the phrase “alpha and omega,” the beginning and the end, the first and the last, omega being the last letter of the Greek alphabet. noun

As a classifier: In astronomy, the chief star of a constellation. In chem., the first of two or more isomerous modifications of the same organic compound, as alpha-naphthol, in distinction from beta-naphthol. noun

In natural history, the first subspecies, etc. noun

capitalized The name given by Carl Neumann, the mathematical physicist, to a supposed body to which all motion, especially motion of rotation, is relative. noun

The first letter in the Greek alphabet, answering to A, and hence used to denote the beginning. 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. noun

Latin alpha noun

The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix. 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.

The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.

A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).

(abbreviation) Alphabet.

The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.

The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.

The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.

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.

Words that are spelled similarly to alpha:
alpha, aloha, alph, alpia, alpa, apha, altha, aupha, alha, alaha.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word alpha:
centauri, helices, epsilon, omicron, sorority, phi, iota, theta, omega, rho, fraternity, kappa, sigma, sinfonia, psi, upsilon, beta, gamma, tau, subunit, lambda, zeta, helix, delta, licensee, chi, eta, quadrant, bravo, brightest, decay, particles, constellation, chapter, nuclei, particle, enzyme, receptor, protein, neurons, amino, llc, receptors, acids, magnitude, chains, gene, nucleus, radiation, flight, proteins, jet, honor, domain, binding, collegiate, chain, humans, alumni, acid, muscle, charlie, fighter, waves, honorary.

Words that rhyme with alpha:
alfalfa, alfa, sickle alfalfa, alf a, alpha a, dqalpha, ralph a.

Adjectives that are often used to describe alpha:
interferon, tnf, coefficient, human, greek, recombinant, high, ifn, tumor, activated, beta, tgf, low, positive, occipital, gamma, inducible, inflammatory, selective, standardized, overall, presynaptic, move, average, gross, negative, indiana, mean, pro, maternal, derived, missouri, postsynaptic, nuclear, mixed, anti, louisiana, pure, cronbach, retinoic, phi, minnesota, slow, less, colorado, variable, vermont, iowa, michigan, kansas, portable, six, adrenergic, pennsylvania, maine, illinois, necrosis, non, endogenous, peripheral, murine, elevated, binding, massachusetts.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective alpha:
tocopherol, fetoprotein, reductase, therapy, particle, production, expression, methyldopa, beta, particles, receptor, line, antitrypsin, blockers, gene, activity, treatment, blocker, gamma, radiation, process, levels, thalassemia, receptors, chymotrypsin, carotene, pinene, helix, fluorohydrocortisone, globulin, toxin, emission, subunit, deficiency, rays, release, function, inhibitor, cellulose, decay, antibody, methyl, omega, msh, iron, rhythm, hydroxyprogesterone, amylase, hydroxylase, chains, inhibitors, mrna, blockade, interferon, protein, synuclein, transformation, reaction, polymorphism, secretion, macroglobulin, emitter, lactalbumin, one, agonist, acetylmethadol, delta, adrenoceptors, chain, agonists, phase, glucosidase, region, hydroxylation, trypsin, mice, zeta, epsilon, acids, light, fibers, kappa, genes, sigma, adrenoceptor, tyrosine, helices, globulins, factor, eta, naphthol, dihydrotestosterone, male, theta.

Consonant match to alpha:
alfa, alfie, elfie, alf a, alfre, alpha a, hall fee, l fee, whole fee.

Words that sound like alpha:
alpha, alfa, alfie, alfi, elfa, alf, alah, alva, alph, afa, alphas, affa, allia, apha, alfre, alfs, allea, kalfa, elfie, alfo, elfi, alphin, alfin, alfet, alley, ally, allie, aloe, alloy, alli, alie, allo, alow, ralphie, alka, alga, algia, afi, alpa, affy, alca, afo, alvey, affi, afee, calfee, alvah, agfa, affo, al fine, allio, allo-, all the, altha, elf, ella, allah, ela, ala, alia, aliyah, elfs, alla, ila, ayla, ilf, elia, aliya, ifa, alea, elph, alaya, elva, aila, efa, aliah, eefa, elft, elfe, eila, eliah, aula, elah, elea, aela, elfen, ahla, ilea, alaia, aala, eala, elff, aola, epha, aifa, ephah, aelia, iifa, eafa, f a.