No. 888 in Greek
alpha
The first letter of the Greek alphabet; symbolizing beginning or primacy.
In a sentence
Το γράμμα 'α' είναι το πρώτο γράμμα του ελληνικού αλφαβήτου.
The letter 'alpha' is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Here, 'alpha' is used as a noun, denoting the letter itself in the Greek alphabet.
Η εταιρεία είναι η άλφα δύναμη στην αγορά.
The company is the alpha force in the market.
In this sentence, 'alpha' signifies prominence or dominance, often metaphorically in contexts involving leadership or excellence.
Η τάξη μου στη χημεία ξεκίνησε με την εξήγηση του σωματίου άλφα.
My chemistry class started with the explanation of the alpha particle.
Here, 'alpha' refers to a scientific term, the alpha particle, used in the context of atomic physics.
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