Meaning & Definition of word "Al"

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.