alephs
|a-lephs|
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/ˈɑːlɛfs/
(aleph)
first letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aleph' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'אֶלֶף' (aleph), where it is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Historical Evolution
'אֶלֶף' (aleph) remained largely unchanged as it transitioned into modern English usage as 'aleph'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
The word 'aleph' is often used in mathematical contexts.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a symbol used in set theory to denote the cardinality of infinite sets.
Aleph-null is the smallest infinity in set theory.
Last updated: 2025/06/18 03:06