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alpha

/ˈæl.fə/

Translations

alphanoun

alphas

/ˈæl.fə/

первая буква греческого алфавита

Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.

Альфа — это первая буква греческого алфавита.

альфа

The alpha of the wolf pack leads the group.

Альфа в стае волков ведет группу.

Additional translations

Synonyms

alphaadjective

more alpha

Comp.

most alpha

Super.

/ˈæl.fə/

альфа

He has an alpha personality that makes him a natural leader.

У него альфа-личность, что делает его природным лидером.

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Definitions

alphanoun

The first letter of the Greek alphabet.

In mathematics, alpha is often used to represent angles.

A dominant individual in a group, especially in a social animal group.

The alpha of the wolf pack led the hunt.

The beginning or the first of something.

The alpha version of the software was released for testing.

A measure of the active return on an investment, gauging the performance of an investment against a market index.

The fund manager boasted a high alpha, indicating superior performance.

Alpha radiation or alpha particles collectively.

The detector measured a burst of alpha from the sample.

The brightest star in a constellation, designated by the Greek letter α (alpha).

Betelgeuse is Alpha Orionis, the brightest star in the constellation Orion.

alphaadjective

Denoting the first or most significant in a series or group.

The alpha version of the software was released for testing.

Having a dominant or leading role, often used to describe a person with a commanding presence.

He has an alpha personality that naturally draws people to follow his lead.

Relating to alpha radiation or alpha particles emitted in radioactive decay.

Alpha contamination was detected on the lab surface.

Relating to investment performance that exceeds a standard market benchmark.

The portfolio manager employs high-risk strategies to generate alpha returns for clients.