alphas

noun

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Latin alpha

3. 3

   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.”

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   (abbreviation) Alphabet.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.

9. 9

   The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.

10. 10

    In omegaverse fiction, a person of a sexually-dominant (and sometimes secondary) gender/sex that is driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitalia.