Meaning & Definition of word "Al"

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.