Alpha

Etymology
From the ἄλφα:, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician aleph.

Noun

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) Latin alpha
 * 3)  The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
 * 4)  The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
 * 5) An alpha male.
 * 6)  Alphabet.

Derived terms

 * alpha and omega
 * alpha blending
 * alpha channel
 * alpha emitter
 * alpha helix
 * alphalike
 * alpha male


 * alpha particle
 * alpha ray
 * alpha wave
 * alpha ray
 * alpha testing
 * alpha version

Adjective

 * 1) Designates the first in an order of precedence.
 * 2)  Designates the brightest star in a constellation.

Derived terms

 * alpha blogger
 * Alpha Centauri, α-Centauri
 * alpha female


 * alpha geek

Related terms

 * alphabet
 * alphabet soup
 * alphabetical
 * alphabetical order
 * alphanumeric

Thesaurus
A; beginning; blast-off; breaking-in; commencement; creation; cutting edge; dawn; dawning; edge; establishment; first; first blush; first glance; first impression; first inning; first lap; first move; first round; first sight; first stage; first step; flying start; foundation; fresh start; gambit; genesis; initial; initiative; institution; jump-off; kick-off; le premier pas; leading edge; new departure; oncoming; onset; opening; opening move; origin; origination; outbreak; outset; outstart; prime; primitiveness; primitivity; running start; send-off; setout; setting in motion; setting-up; square one; start; start-off; starting point; take-off; warming-up