Meaning & Definition of word "Al"
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Al
/æl/
noun:
- 1. Abbreviation for 'Aluminum' in chemistry.
- Example: The chemical symbol for aluminum is Al.
- 2. A colloquial term for an alien or extraterrestrial being.
- Example: The movie featured an al that came from another planet.
adjective:
- 1. An Arabic definite article used for definite nouns.
- Example: Al-Masjid al-Haram is the largest mosque in the world.
- 2. A prefix meaning 'relating to' or 'pertaining to', often used in names or terms.
- Example: The alphanumeric code allows both letters and numbers.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'alius', meaning 'other'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
al dente:
Refers to pasta that is cooked until firm to the bite.
al fresco:
Dining or entertaining outdoors.
Related Words
also:
In addition; too.
additional:
Added or extra.
Slang Meanings of al
Meaning: A casual way to refer to a friend or acquaintance.
Example Sentence: Yo, what's up al?
Meaning: Short for 'artificial intelligence'.
Example Sentence: That new al is impressive.