Alpha vs. Alfa

Alpha vs. Alfa — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Alpha and Alfa

Alphanoun

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.

Alfanoun

The letter A in the ICAO spelling alphabet

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

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

Alphanoun

A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).

Alphanoun

Alphabet.

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Alphanoun

(software engineering) The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.

Alphanoun

(computer graphics) The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.

Alphanoun

(statistics) The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.

Alphaadjective

Designates the first in an order of precedence.

I am the alpha male.

Alphaadjective

(of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.

Alphaadjective

(star) Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

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

the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet

Alphanoun

the beginning of a series or sequence;

the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end

Alphaadjective

first in order of importance;

the alpha male in the group of chimpanzeesthe alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star

Alphaadjective

early testing stage of a software or hardware product;

alpha version