1. The first letter of the Greek alphabet. See Α, α, ἄλφα, and alfa.
2. In game development, used to denote a stage of the game development when key gameplay mechanics are implemented. Comes after Pre-alpha and before Beta.
3. In a social hierarchy, used to denote a person who has a high social position, an example is an alpha male.
Usage 1: Alpha is a letter of the Greek alphabet.
Usage 2: The game is currently in the alpha stage
Usage 3: He is an alpha male.
A time that occurs two minutes after 12:00 PM. Represented as 12:02 on a twenty-four-hour clock.
I woke up at 12:02 PM.
A song by Panic! At The Disco off of the album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
The Chorus of I Write Sins Not Tradegies
A ratio equal to 12:1, 24:2, 36:3, 48:4, 60:5, and 72:6
Not to be confused with 12:01, 121, or 12-1
There is twelve roses for every 1 dandelion. (A 12:1 ratio)
Either referring to 12:02 PM or 12:02 AM. Also represents 12:02 PM on a twenty-four-hour clock.
Not to be confused with the ratio 12:2.
Usage 1: I fell asleep at 12:02 AM
Usage 2: I woke up at 12:02 PM.
A time that occurs one minute after 12:00 PM. Represented as 12:01 on a twenty-four-hour clock.
I woke up at 12:01 PM.
Either referring to 12:01 PM or 12:01 AM. Also represents 12:01 PM on a twelve-hour clock.
Not to be confused with the ratio 12:1
Usage 1: I fell asleep at 12:01 AM
Usage 2: I woke up at 12:01 PM.