English dictionary
alpha
/'/&/lf/@/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the beginning of a series or sequence
ExamplesThe Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The first letter in the Greek alphabet, answering to A, and hence used to denote the <i>beginning</i>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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first in order of importance
ExamplesThe alpha male in the group of chimpanzees.
The alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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early testing stage of a software or hardware product
ExamplesAlpha version.
Source: WordNet 3.0