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Noun: alpha and omega
  1. The basic meaning of something; the crucial part
    "Understanding the customer's needs is the alpha and omega of successful marketing"
     
  2. The first and last; signifies God's eternity
    "In the Bible, God is described as the alpha and omega"

Type of: crux, crux of the matter, eternity, infinity

Encyclopedia: Alpha and omega