Alpha

==English==
===Etymology===
From the , the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician aleph.
===Pronunciation===
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===Noun===
# 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.
# Latin alpha
# 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 return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
====Derived terms====
* alpha and omega
* alpha blending
* alpha channel
* alpha emitter
* alpha helix
* alpha male
* alpha particle
* alpha ray
* alpha wave
* alpha ray
* alpha testing
* alpha version
====See also====
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====Translations====
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* Greek: 
* Interlingua: alpha
* Italian: 
* Japanese: アルファ (arufa)
* Korean: 
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===Adjective===
# Designates the first in an order of precedence.
#: I am the alpha male.
# Designates the brightest star in a constellation.
#: When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.
====Derived terms====
* alpha blogger
* Alpha Centauri, α-Centauri
* alpha female
* alpha geek
===Related terms===
* alphabet
* alphabet soup
* alphabetical
* alphabetical order
* alphanumeric
Category:Greek letter names
Category:Latin letter names
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==French==
===Pronunciation===
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===Noun===
# alpha 
Category:French masculine nouns
Category:fr:Greek letter names
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==Interlingua==
===Noun===
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==Latin==
===Noun===
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