Alpha
/ˈælfə/
The meaning and definition of Alpha, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
-
The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
“I will attempt to make an alpha particle ("α-particle") with the Large Hadron Collider.”
- 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.
adjective
-
Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.
“When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.”
-
Designates the first in an order of precedence.
“I am the alpha male.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
A word like “Alpha” rarely sticks from a single glance at a definition. WordMaster turns vocabulary into a game you play in context so it stays with you. Read the meaning above, then guess it in the tile, anagram, or hangman format — and every word you meet is logged for review.