Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alpha
Noun
/ˈæl.fə/
Definition
The first letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to denote the beginning or the first in a series.
Examples
- In a pack of wolves, the alpha is the leader.
- He was considered the alpha male among his friends.
- Alpha testing is the first phase in software testing.
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘alpha’ can refer to something dominant or the highest rank, particularly in social hierarchies among animals or in business.
Synonyms
- Leader
- Dominant
- First
