gamma

English

/ˈɡæmə/

noun
Definitions
  • The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
  • (mathematics) The , symbolized by Γ.
  • (mathematics) A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the –Mascheroni Euler–Mascheroni constant).
  • (physics) A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.
  • (industries) slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
  • (finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change in delta with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
  • (computer graphics)

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek γάμμα.

Origin

Ancient Greek

γάμμα

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