delta — the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeltə/
Example Sentences
- My math teacher drew a delta symbol on the board and said, 'This represents change, just like my patience with you students!'
- The Mississippi Delta is famous for its blues music and delicious cuisine.
- The airline's new delta-wing aircraft looks like a giant paper airplane that actually works.
delta
NOUN[/ˈdeltə/]
the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ)
Fourth Greek letter delta
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek delta, the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ). The term was applied to the triangular deposit of sediment at the mouth of the Nile River, named for its resemblance to the shape of the Greek letter delta.
Breakdown
Delta is a Greek letter name (δέλτα) of unknown ultimate origin, possibly related to Phoenician daleth (door), which also resembled a triangular shape. The morpheme remains unanalyzable within Greek itself.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher drew a delta symbol on the board and said, 'This represents change, just like my patience with you students!'”
“The Mississippi Delta is famous for its blues music and delicious cuisine.”
“The airline's new delta-wing aircraft looks like a giant paper airplane that actually works.”
“Scientists measured the delta between the predicted and actual results.”
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