Alpha
noun
The first letter in the Greek alphabet.
In the Greek alphabet, alpha is the beginning.
Often appears as...
- alpha and omega
- alpha point
noun
The leader or most dominant individual in a group.
In the wolf pack, the alpha is the dominant leader.
Often appears as...
- alpha male
- alpha female
noun
A type of radioactive particle.
Alpha particles are emitted during radioactivity.
Often appears as...
- alpha radiation
- alpha decay
adjective
Denoting the first of a series of items or categories, such as 'version A' of a particular product.
The alpha version is the first version of a software product that is usually tested by developers.
Often appears as...
- alpha version
- alpha testing
noun
The highest-ranking individual in a group, particularly in financial or business contexts.
In investment, 'alpha' measures the performance of an investment compared to a benchmark index.
Often appears as...
- investment alpha
- alpha manager
noun
The first letter in the Greek alphabet.
In the Greek alphabet, alpha is the beginning.
Often appears as...
- alpha and omega
- alpha point
noun
The leader or most dominant individual in a group.
In the wolf pack, the alpha is the dominant leader.
Often appears as...
- alpha male
- alpha female
noun
A type of radioactive particle.
Alpha particles are emitted during radioactivity.
Often appears as...
- alpha radiation
- alpha decay
adjective
Denoting the first of a series of items or categories, such as 'version A' of a particular product.
The alpha version is the first version of a software product that is usually tested by developers.
Often appears as...
- alpha version
- alpha testing
noun
The highest-ranking individual in a group, particularly in financial or business contexts.
In investment, 'alpha' measures the performance of an investment compared to a benchmark index.
Often appears as...
- investment alpha
- alpha manager
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Greek Reference
Use 'alpha' to reference the beginning or the first in any series, inspired by its Greek origin.
He scored alpha grade in the starting test.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Alpha-beta
'Alpha' shouldn't be confused with 'alphabet,' despite being its first two letters.
She learned alpha, not the rest of the alphabet yet.
Pro Tip 1/2Greek Reference
Use 'alpha' to reference the beginning or the first in any series, inspired by its Greek origin.
He scored alpha grade in the starting test.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Alpha-beta
'Alpha' shouldn't be confused with 'alphabet,' despite being its first two letters.
She learned alpha, not the rest of the alphabet yet.
Pro Tip 1/2Greek Reference
Use 'alpha' to reference the beginning or the first in any series, inspired by its Greek origin.
He scored alpha grade in the starting test.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Alpha-beta
'Alpha' shouldn't be confused with 'alphabet,' despite being its first two letters.
She learned alpha, not the rest of the alphabet yet.
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How to create a great...
back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will outperform others and last of all the name is a real dictionary word which is a rare find these days now there was only one issue
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Your body language...
of power nonverbal so you have people who are like caricatures of alphas like really coming to the room they get right into the middle of the room before class even starts like they really want to occupy space when they sit down they're sort of spread out they raise their hands like this you have other people
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What causes kidney...
will usually pass out of the body on their own. A doctor will often simply recommend drinking large amounts of water to help speed the process along, and maybe taking some pain killers. If the stone is slightly larger, medications like alpha blockers can help by relaxing the muscles in the ureter
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Top 5 Best Animal...
alpha female dies her daughter will take the crown with her daughters in turn inheriting the position below her hyenas not only recognize rank and social standing but they can identify family members as distant as their great aunts helping them form alliances within the
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas.
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Radioactivity: Expect...
Although alpha cannot penetrate your skin, if you inhale or injest a radioactive nucleus, the health consequences can be severe. Radioactivity is both useful and deadly, but it is all around us as a background to the natural world.
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
winter is the breeding season when the alpha male and female mate and unlike their domestic dog cousins it occurs only once a year and on very rare occasions if the conditions are right and there's an abundant amount of prey
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Your body language may...
Probably not, right? You want the person who's powerful and assertive and dominant, but not very stress reactive, the person who's laid back. So we know that in primate hierarchies, if an alpha needs to take over,
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
more mouths to feed and less for their litter so the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating but one of their daughters has other ideas skulking behind the pack is a lone male
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The surprising science...
Well, I have known many alpha males in my life, chimpanzee alpha males, and I'm going to talk about what an alpha male is,
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How to create a great...
back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will outperform others and last of all the name is a real dictionary word which is a rare find these days now there was only one issue
Video examples
Your body language...
of power nonverbal so you have people who are like caricatures of alphas like really coming to the room they get right into the middle of the room before class even starts like they really want to occupy space when they sit down they're sort of spread out they raise their hands like this you have other people
Video examples
What causes kidney...
will usually pass out of the body on their own. A doctor will often simply recommend drinking large amounts of water to help speed the process along, and maybe taking some pain killers. If the stone is slightly larger, medications like alpha blockers can help by relaxing the muscles in the ureter
Video examples
Top 5 Best Animal...
alpha female dies her daughter will take the crown with her daughters in turn inheriting the position below her hyenas not only recognize rank and social standing but they can identify family members as distant as their great aunts helping them form alliances within the
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas.
Video examples
Radioactivity: Expect...
Although alpha cannot penetrate your skin, if you inhale or injest a radioactive nucleus, the health consequences can be severe. Radioactivity is both useful and deadly, but it is all around us as a background to the natural world.
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
winter is the breeding season when the alpha male and female mate and unlike their domestic dog cousins it occurs only once a year and on very rare occasions if the conditions are right and there's an abundant amount of prey
Video examples
Your body language may...
Probably not, right? You want the person who's powerful and assertive and dominant, but not very stress reactive, the person who's laid back. So we know that in primate hierarchies, if an alpha needs to take over,
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
more mouths to feed and less for their litter so the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating but one of their daughters has other ideas skulking behind the pack is a lone male
Video examples
The surprising science...
Well, I have known many alpha males in my life, chimpanzee alpha males, and I'm going to talk about what an alpha male is,
Example 1 of 10
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Iliza Shlesinger
American Comedian
It's never occurred to me - and I don't know what right mixture of upbringing this was - that my opinion wasn't as important as the alpha males or that I shouldn't try or that I wasn't the funniest one in the room.
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Charlie McDowell
American Director
When my dad walks into a room, he takes over the room, not because he's trying to, but because there's a respect of a lifelong career, and there's an energy coming from him. He is the alpha male in the room.
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Shameik Moore
American Musician
Pharrell is a person who has influenced the world. I see myself in him, so I said, 'You're an alpha, and I'm an alpha, and I want to be able to express myself in every way, like you do.
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Frans de Waal
Dutch Scientist
I describe in 'Chimpanzee Politics' how the alpha male needs broad support to reach the top spot. He needs some close allies and he needs many group members to be on his side.
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Callum Keith Rennie
Canadian Actor
Painting puts me into an alpha state. It's a private event. I make all the decisions in the process and never have to deal with the outside world.
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Khalid
American Musician
My mom raised a self-aware kid. I wasn't like the typical alpha male. I wasn't afraid to sing, you know? I wasn't afraid to be in musicals.
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Eiza Gonzalez
Mexican Actress
My mom was very much alpha. I admired her because she was the working mom on the go. She's such a boss. She's an OG, as they say.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
I like alphas. I like bad boys. I like a guy with a protective streak.
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Jason Momoa
American Actor
I'm a strong alpha male but sensitive.
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Killer Mike
American Musician
I'm an alpha male.
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Iliza Shlesinger
American Comedian
It's never occurred to me - and I don't know what right mixture of upbringing this was - that my opinion wasn't as important as the alpha males or that I shouldn't try or that I wasn't the funniest one in the room.
Quote examples
Charlie McDowell
American Director
When my dad walks into a room, he takes over the room, not because he's trying to, but because there's a respect of a lifelong career, and there's an energy coming from him. He is the alpha male in the room.
Quote examples
Shameik Moore
American Musician
Pharrell is a person who has influenced the world. I see myself in him, so I said, 'You're an alpha, and I'm an alpha, and I want to be able to express myself in every way, like you do.
Quote examples
Frans de Waal
Dutch Scientist
I describe in 'Chimpanzee Politics' how the alpha male needs broad support to reach the top spot. He needs some close allies and he needs many group members to be on his side.
Quote examples
Callum Keith Rennie
Canadian Actor
Painting puts me into an alpha state. It's a private event. I make all the decisions in the process and never have to deal with the outside world.
Quote examples
Khalid
American Musician
My mom raised a self-aware kid. I wasn't like the typical alpha male. I wasn't afraid to sing, you know? I wasn't afraid to be in musicals.
Quote examples
Eiza Gonzalez
Mexican Actress
My mom was very much alpha. I admired her because she was the working mom on the go. She's such a boss. She's an OG, as they say.
Quote examples
Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
I like alphas. I like bad boys. I like a guy with a protective streak.
Quote examples
Jason Momoa
American Actor
I'm a strong alpha male but sensitive.
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Killer Mike
American Musician
I'm an alpha male.
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