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Noun — A letter of the Greek alphabet (Θ, θ), also used in mathematics and science to represent an angle or variable.

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Etymology

From Greek theta, the eighth letter of the modern Greek alphabet.

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What does “theta” mean?

The word “theta” means a letter of the Greek alphabet (Θ, θ), also used in mathematics and science to represent an angle or variable. In plain terms, a Greek letter often used as a symbol for an angle in maths and physics, or "time decay" in finance.

How do you pronounce “theta”?

“Theta” is pronounced THEE-tuh (/ˈθeɪtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “theta” in a sentence?

Here is “theta” used in a sentence: “In the equation, theta represents the angle of rotation.”

What part of speech is “theta”?

“Theta” is a noun.

Where does the word “theta” come from?

The word “theta” comes from Greek. From Greek theta, the eighth letter of the modern Greek alphabet.

How many meanings does “theta” have?

“Theta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a letter of the Greek alphabet (Θ, θ), also used in mathematics and science to represent an angle or variable.

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