Alpha vs. Alfa

Alphanoun

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.

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

Alphabet.

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

(computer graphics) The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.

Alphanoun

(statistics) The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.

Alphaadjective

Designates the first in an order of precedence.

Alphaadjective

(of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.

Alphaadjective

(star) Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet

Alphanoun

the beginning of a series or sequence;

Alphaadjective

first in order of importance;

Alphaadjective

early testing stage of a software or hardware product;

Alpha

Alpha (uppercase Α, lowercase α; Ancient Greek: ἄλφα, álpha, modern pronunciation álfa) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals, it has a value of one.

Alfanoun

The letter A in the ICAO spelling alphabet

Alfanoun

A plant (Macrochloa tenacissima) of North Africa; also, its fiber, used in paper making.