Alpha — definition

1. alpha (Adjective)

alpha (Adjective) — First in order of importance. ex. "the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees" ex. "the alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star"

alpha (Adjective) — Early testing stage of a software or hardware product. ex. "alpha version"

2. alpha (Noun)

alpha (Noun) — The 1st letter of the Greek alphabet.

alpha (Noun) — The beginning of a series or sequence. ex. "the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"

alphabetic character letter letter of the alphabet start Greek alphabet