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Women find men attractive who are aggressive... but later on, they get worried that that aggression, that alpha energy, is going to be turned back against them and their children.
Bryan Callen

Meaning of "alpha" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALPHA

Via Latin from Greek, of Phoenician origin; related to Hebrew āleph, literally: ox.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ALPHA

alpha  [ˈælfə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALPHA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alpha is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALPHA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alpha

Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 1. It was derived from the Phoenician letter aleph. Letters that arose from alpha include the Latin A and the Cyrillic letter А. In English, the noun "alpha" is used as a synonym for "beginning", or "first", reflecting its Greek roots.

Definition of alpha in the English dictionary

The first definition of alpha in the dictionary is the first letter in the Greek alphabet, a vowel transliterated as a. Other definition of alpha is the highest grade or mark, as in an examination. Alpha is also involving or relating to helium-4 nuclei.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALPHA


Alfa
ˈælfə
alfalfa
ælˈfælfə
desulphur
diːˈsʌlfə
do-it-yourselfer
ˌduːɪtjɔːˈselfə
golfer
ˈɡɒlfə
halfa
ˈhælfə
low-sulphur
ˌləʊˈsʌlfə
nongolfer
ˌnɒnˈɡɒlfə
pedalfer
pɪˈdælfə
pentalpha
pɛnˈtælfə
pilfer
ˈpɪlfə
rolfer
ˈrɒlfə
sulfur
ˈsʌlfə
sulphur
ˈsʌlfə
telfer
ˈtɛlfə
telpher
ˈtɛlfə
wolfer
ˈwʊlfə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALPHA

alpestrine
alpha and omega
alpha brass
Alpha Centauri
Alpha Centauri system
alpha decay
alpha emitter
alpha geek
alpha helix
alpha iron
alpha male
alpha mummy
alpha particle
alpha privative
alpha radiation
alpha ray
alpha rhythm
alpha stock
alpha wave
alpha-beta brass

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALPHA

agrapha
Apocrypha
epha
Hagiographa
hypha
jatropha
nympha
Pseudepigrapha
synalepha
synaloepha
the Apocrypha
yarpha

Synonyms and antonyms of alpha in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alpha» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALPHA

Find out the translation of alpha to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alpha from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alpha» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阿尔法
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alfa
570 millions of speakers

English

alpha
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अल्फा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ألفا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

альфа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alfa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আরম্ভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alpha
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alpha
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

alpha
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルファ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알파
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alpha
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

alpha
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆல்பா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अल्फा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alfa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alfa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alfa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

альфа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alfa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άλφα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Alpha
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alfa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alpha
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alpha

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALPHA»

The term «alpha» is very widely used and occupies the 4.119 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALPHA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «alpha» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «alpha» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alpha

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10 QUOTES WITH «ALPHA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alpha.
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John Boyega
My biggest challenge is to not do urban movies for the rest of my life, those alpha hoodies.
2
Tina Brown
One common denominator of super-affluent alpha men is the conviction, unchallenged every day, that the world revolves around them.
3
Susan Cain
A widely held, but rarely articulated, belief in our society is that the ideal self is bold, alpha, gregarious. Introversion is viewed somewhere between disappointment and pathology.
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Bryan Callen
Women find men attractive who are aggressive... but later on, they get worried that that aggression, that alpha energy, is going to be turned back against them and their children.
5
Alastair Campbell
My public caricature - that of a self-confident alpha male - is only partly accurate.
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Kresley Cole
If I could sum up 'Shadow's Claim' in six words: cage fights with hot alpha males. Seriously, though, while the fights are the backdrop for Trehan and Bettina's love story, the main emphasis is on how Trehan - a pitiless master assassin - wages the ultimate battle to win her heart.
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Eugene Fama
An investor doesn't have a prayer of picking a manager that can deliver true alpha.
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Shawn Fanning
It was very early, and we were still like beta or alpha stage, and so we started receiving a ton of download. The server became overloaded, and that's when I realized that this had a huge market.
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Miranda Hart
It's a real man who can go out with a woman who's taller than he is. That's an alpha male right there.
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Jessi Klein
I see an insidious problem in the marketing of weddings as 'the happiest day of your life.' The pressure that is placed upon this event to be the alpha and omega of your entire existence makes it, I think, into a kind of nuptial New Year's Eve, and we all know how that usually turns out.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALPHA»

Discover the use of alpha in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alpha and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alpha
The unscrupulous new Council chair has charged Jace, Marc and me with trespassing, kidnapping, murder and treason.
Rachel Vincent, 2010
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Disciplining Women: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Black Counterpublics, ...
An interdisciplinary look Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), the first historically Black sorority.
Deborah Elizabeth Whaley, 2010
3
Bared to You: A Crossfire Novel
Eva Trammel, plagued by her own insecurities, is drawn into an intense, obssessive relationship with the wealthy and arrogant Gideon Cross.
Sylvia Day, 2012
4
How to Become an Alpha Male
Sold as an ebook at AlphaMaleMethod.com, John Alexander's guide is now available, for the first time ever, as a hardcopy book. You see, once you have these secrets all the 'work' of meeting women will be done for you... automatically!
John Alexander, 2005
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Alpha Male
You can even make an Alpha Male fall in love, propose marriage (these skills can actually be learned) and with training become a great husband. [Warning! this book is NOT politically correct; it does not agree with common thinking today re: ...
X. X. and XY, 2007
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Alpha Male Syndrome
This book includes exercises, checklists, and tips that enable readers to harness the enormous power of the alpha personality while minimising the downsides of alpha behavior.
Kate Ludeman, Eddie Erlandson, 2013
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Alpha Phi Alpha: A Legacy of Greatness, The Demands of ...
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has brought together and shaped such esteemed men as Martin Luther King Jr., Cornel West, Thurgood Marshall, Wes Moore, W. E. B. DuBois, Roland Martin, and Paul Robeson. “Born in the shadow of slavery and ...
Gregory Parks, Stefan M. Bradley, 2012
8
Alpha and Omega
Kate, an Alpha wolf, and Humphrey, an Omega, return to their home in Canada after they are brought to a national park in Idaho.
Aaron Rosenberg, Chris Denk, 2010
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Alpha Male Challenge: The 10-Week Plan to Burn Fat, Gain ...
Provides a blueprint for countering reduced testosterone levels, sharing specific guidelines in the areas of exercise, diet, and mind-set to help men build confidence levels, burn fat, and eat to promote one's competitive advantages.
James Villepigue, Rick Collins, 2009
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Mechanical Properties and Structure of Alpha-keratin Fibres: ...
Synthesizes published and unpublished findings from 40 years of research at the Division of Textile Physics at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization and at the University of New South Wales.
Max Feughelman, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALPHA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alpha is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Alpha Peak Set to Capture Explosive Growth in Chinese Domestic …
As a result of the completed transaction, Alpha Peak's shares resumed trading on July 2, 2015, and closed its first day of trading up 16.67%, ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
2
Hitman Alpha Gameplay Footage Leaked
A couple of new short clips have surfaced from the closed alpha of the upcoming Hitman game due out for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One this ... «Cinema Blend, Jul 15»
3
Alpha version of Cortana broadens its horizons in India and other …
In these regions, the virtual voice-activated personal assistant is undergoing alpha testing, and the old gal's interests had been limited to news ... «Phone Arena, Jul 15»
4
Some Early FIFA 16 Player Ratings Revealed From Alpha Version
The alpha version of FIFA 16 has revealed some early player ratings for people in Barcelona and Real Madrid. As reported by UFut 16, a recent ... «Attack of the Fanboy, Jul 15»
5
New Star Wars: Battlefront Leaked Alpha Gameplay Shows X-Wing …
In another news, a brand new Star Wars: Battlefront PC Alpha gameplay footage has been leaked showcasing X-wing, AT-ST and AT-AT ... «Gamepur, Jul 15»
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Alpha Delights salad is light, but packs punch
Gigantes Bean Salad. What's in it: Gigantes (giant white) beans, roasted red peppers, zucchini and red onion tossed with herbs, lemon and ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
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Alpha Omega – An important part of TW law enforcement model
As reported, The Woodlands Township is seeking new proposals for mounted patrol services. The Alpha Omega contract expires Dec. 31. «Your Houston News, Jul 15»
8
Niche alpha – how Telstra Super manages private markets and …
Kate Misic, head of alternatives at Telstra Super, manages 7 per cent of the fund's assets in private markets and hedge funds. She talks to ... «Investment Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Company Shares of Alpha Natural Resources, inc. Drops by -11.33%
Alpha Natural Resources, inc. (NYSE:ANR) has lost 11.33% during the past week and dropped 43.14% in the last 4 weeks. The shares are ... «OTC Outlook, Jul 15»
10
RAMBLINGS: Send A Note To The Ultimate Alpha
Pity the Alpha male; he's been hounded out of our public school systems if not all of society. I'm not one, but I've known enough to recognize ... «thejournal-news.net, Jul 15»

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