Definizione monolingua

alpha

alpha (countable and uncountable; plural alphas)

1. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (?,  ?), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
2. Latin alpha
3. (sciences) The name of the symbols ? and ? used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.

   I will attempt to make an alpha particle (""?-particle"") with the large hadron collider.

4. (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
5. An alpha male.
   • 2010, The Female Masculinist, Feminists and Alpha Males vs. Civilization:

     Alpha males don’t do this because they’re too busy convincing everyone around them that they are alphas.

6. (informal, abbreviation) Alphabet.

alpha (not comparable)

1. Designates the first in an order of precedence.

   I am the alpha male.

2. (astronomy) Designates the brightest star in a constellation.

   When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.

Definizione dizionario alpha

	alfa
	name of the letter ?, ?
	Pertaining to a pixel's opacity. A pixel with the maximum alpha value is opaque, one with a value of zero is transparent, and one with an intermediate value is translucent.

Altri significati:

(astronomy) Designates the brightest star in a constellation.

An alpha male.

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

The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (?, ?), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.

Latin alpha

Designates the first in an order of precedence.

(informal, abbreviation) Alphabet.

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