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alpha in Malay

alfa

UK/ˈæl.fə/

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India/ˈæːl.fɑː/

alpha in Malay: alfa. In English, alpha means 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.

Malay words for alpha

name of the letter Α, α
alfa

English meaning of alpha

  1. noun 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. noun Latin alpha: the Latin letter Ɑ (minuscule: ɑ).
  3. noun The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
  4. noun The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.

Full definition of alpha

alpha in a sentence

  • I will attempt to make an alpha particle ("α-particle") with the Large Hadron Collider.
  • I am the alpha male.
  • When interstellar travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.

Synonyms of alpha

alpha in other languages

Questions about alpha in Malay

What is the meaning of alpha in Malay?
Alpha in Malay is alfa.
Apakah maksud alpha dalam bahasa Melayu?
Alpha: alfa.
What does alpha mean in English?
Alpha means 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.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: alpha (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Malay words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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