delta

English

/ˈdɛltə/

noun
Definitions
  • The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
  • A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
  • The letter D in the ICAO spelling alphabet, which assigns words to letters of the alphabet.
  • (mathematics) The symbol Δ.
  • (computing) A small but noticeable effect. Compare epsilon (epsilon).
  • (computing) The set of differences between two versions of a file.
  • (physics) A change in a quantity, likely from "d" for "difference".
  • (surveying) The angle subtended at the center of a circular arc.
  • A type of cargo bike that has one wheel in front and two in back.
  • (electrical) The closed figure produced by connecting three coils or circuits successively, end for end, especially in a three-phase system.
  • (finance) The rate of change in an option value with respect to the underlying asset's price.
  • (chemistry) A value in delta notation indicating the relative abundances of isotopes.
  • (US) A military unit, nominally headed by a colonel, equivalent to a USAF operations wing, or an army regiment.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek δέλτα.

Origin

Ancient Greek

δέλτα

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