a-l-e-p-h
ALEPH is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and represents the mathematical concept of infinite sets. In Hebrew tradition, it symbolizes the beginning of all things and unity with the divine.
10
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
ALEPH (noun) - The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet (א), representing the glottal stop consonant. In mathematics, aleph represents infinite cardinal numbers, particularly aleph-null (ℵ₀), the cardinality of the set of natural numbers.
ALEPH derives from the Hebrew letter אלף (aleph), which itself comes from the Proto-Semitic *alp-, meaning "ox" or "bull." The original pictographic form resembled an ox head, symbolizing strength and leadership.
•ALEPH contains the high-value letters P (3 points) and H (4 points), making it worth 10 points in Scrabble
•Jorge Luis Borges' short story "The Aleph" describes a point containing all other points in the universe
•In Jewish mysticism, aleph represents the breath of God and the unity underlying all creation
•Mathematically, aleph-null (ℵ₀) is the smallest infinite number, representing countable infinity
•The Hebrew letter aleph is silent, requiring a vowel marker to produce sound
"The Hebrew alphabet begins with aleph, a silent letter that represents the divine breath."
Religious/Cultural Context
"In Cantor's set theory, aleph-null represents the cardinality of the natural numbers."
Mathematical Context
"Borges described the Aleph as a point containing all points in the universe simultaneously."
Literary Context
Similar length and difficulty words
Total base points: 10 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 3
ALEPH is pronounced "AH-lef" or "AY-lef," not "al-EF." The stress is on the first syllable.
Don't confuse aleph (ℵ) with alpha (α). Aleph is Hebrew and used for infinite sets; alpha is Greek and used for angles or variables.
ALEPH is valuable in word games due to its uncommon letter combination and the high-value H and P tiles.
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