Alpha vs. Apex — What's the Difference?
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Alpha
Alpha (uppercase Α, lowercase α; Ancient Greek: ἄλφα, álpha, modern pronunciation álfa) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals, it has a value of one.
Apex
A system of reduced fares for scheduled airline flights and railway journeys which must be booked and paid for before a certain period in advance of departure
Apex fares
Alpha
The first letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.
Apex
Reach a high point or climax
Melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo
Alpha
The first of a series; the beginning.
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Apex
Turn (a corner) very close to the edge of the track
He understands when to apex a corner
Alpha
(Astronomy) The brightest star in a constellation.
Apex
The highest point of a structure, object, or geometric figure
The apex of a hill.
The apex of a triangle.
Alpha
The mathematical estimate of the return on a security when the return on the market as a whole is zero. Alpha is derived from a in the formula Ri = a + bRm, which measures the return on a security (Ri) for a given return on the market (Rm) where b is beta.
Apex
The usually pointed end of an object; the tip
The apex of a leaf.
Alpha
The return on an investment portfolio that can be attributed to the skill of the portfolio's manager rather than the performance of the market.
Apex
The highest level or degree that is attained, as in a hierarchy.
Alpha
Being the highest ranked or most dominant individual of one's sex. Used of social animals
The alpha female of the wolf pack.
Apex
The period of greatest achievement
Won several Olympic medals at the apex of her career.
Alpha
Being in the first position relative to a designated carbon atom in an organic molecule at which an atom or a group may be substituted.
Apex
The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
The apex of the building
Alpha
Referring to the first of a group of isomers, or molecules of similar origin or properties, determined arbitrarily by those who discover or classify them. Used in combination
Alpha-tocopherol.
Apex
(geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
Alpha
Alphabetical.
Apex
The pointed fine end of something.
Alpha
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.
Apex
(botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support.
Alpha
: the Latin letter Ɑ (minuscule: ɑ).
Apex
(botany) The growing point of a shoot.
Alpha
(science) The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
I will attempt to make an alpha particle ("α-particle") with the Large Hadron Collider.
Apex
(astronomy) The point on the celestial sphere toward which the Sun appears to move relative to nearby stars.
Solar apex
Alpha
(finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
Apex
(physics) The lowest point on a pendant drop of a liquid.
Alpha
A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
Apex
The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.
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Alpha
(software engineering) The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.
Apex
(figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
The apex of civilization
Alpha
(aviation) angle of attack.
Apex
The top of the food chain.
Alpha
(computer graphics) The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
Apex
A conical priest cap.
Alpha
(statistics) The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.
Apex
The tip, top, point, or angular summit of anything; as, the apex of a mountain, spire, or cone; the apex, or tip, of a leaf.
Alpha
(fandom) 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.
Apex
The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.
Alpha
Designates the first in an order of precedence.
I am the alpha male.
Apex
The highest point (of something);
At the peak of the pyramid
Alpha
(of person, object or action) Exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
Apex
The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
Alpha
(star) Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.
When interstellar travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.
Alpha
The first letter in the Greek alphabet, answering to A, and hence used to denote the beginning.
In am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Alpha
The 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
Alpha
The beginning of a series or sequence;
The Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end
Alpha
First in order of importance;
The alpha male in the group of chimpanzees
The alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star
Alpha
Early testing stage of a software or hardware product;
Alpha version
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