/ˈalfa/
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Translation
alpha, dominant
Word origin
From Greek alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, itself from Phoenician aleph ('ox'). Used to mean 'first' or 'leading'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- alpha
- English cognates
- alpha, alphabet
Grammar
Masc pluralalfa
Examples
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The alpha wolf leads the whole pack.
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In the group there is a very clear alpha male.
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The alpha version of the program still has bugs.
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She is the alpha leader of the team.
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The alpha particle has a positive charge.
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