epsilon
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Noun — The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (ε, Ε), between delta and zeta.
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Etymology
From Greek e psilón, "plain e" — distinguishing it from the diphthong sound written with other letters.
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What does “epsilon” mean?
The word “epsilon” means the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (ε, Ε), between delta and zeta. In plain terms, a Greek letter, often used in math to mean "a tiny amount.".
How do you pronounce “epsilon”?
“Epsilon” is pronounced ehp-SEYE-luhn (/ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “epsilon” in a sentence?
Here is “epsilon” used in a sentence: “The professor labeled the angle epsilon in her diagram.”
What part of speech is “epsilon”?
“Epsilon” is a noun.
Where does the word “epsilon” come from?
The word “epsilon” comes from Greek. From Greek e psilón, "plain e" — distinguishing it from the diphthong sound written with other letters.
How many meanings does “epsilon” have?
“Epsilon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (ε, Ε), between delta and zeta.