Synonyms of the word

alpha

• n. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it…
• n. Latin alpha.
• n. (sciences) The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with…
• n. (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
• n. A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
• n. (informal, abbreviation) Alphabet.
• n. (software engineering) The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only…
• n. (computer graphics) The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
• n. (statistics) The significance level if a statistical test; the alpha level.
• adj. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
• adj. (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
• adj. (astronomy) Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

explorative

• adj. exploratory.

exploratory

• adj. Serving to explore or investigate.
• n. An exploration or investigation.

important

• adj. Having relevant and crucial value.

letter

• n. A symbol in an alphabet.
• n. A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
• n. The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (often contrasted…
• n. (plural) Literature.
• n. (US, uncountable) A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm, US paper sizes rounded to the nearest…
• n. (Canada, uncountable) A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
• n. (US, scholastic) Clipping of varsity letter.
• n. (printing, dated) A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
• v. (transitive) to print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
• v. (intransitive, US, scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).
• n. One who lets, or lets out.
• n. (archaic) One who retards or hinders.

start

• n. The beginning of an activity.
• n. A sudden involuntary movement.
• n. The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
• n. An appearance in a sports game from the beginning of the match.
• n. A young plant germinated in a pot to be transplanted later.
• v. (transitive) To begin, commence, initiate.
• v. (intransitive) To begin an activity.
• v. To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.
• v. (intransitive) To break away, to come loose.
• v. (transitive, sports) To put into play.
• v. (nautical) To pour out; to empty; to tap and begin drawing from.
• v. (euphemistic) To start your periods (menstruation).
• n. A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.
• n. A handle, especially that of a plough.
• n. The curved or inclined front and bottom of a water wheel bucket.
• n. The arm, or level, of a gin, drawn around by a horse.