alpha vs flying start

alpha

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

  • Latin alpha: the Latin letter Ɑ (minuscule: ɑ). 

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

  • The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix. 

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

  • Angle of attack. 

  • 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. 

  • In omegaverse fiction, a person of a dominant secondary sex driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitalia. 

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

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

adj
  • Exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype. 

  • Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation. 

  • Designates the first in an order of precedence. 

flying start

noun
  • An especially good start. 

  • The start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point. 

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