noun Uncommon

eta

EE-tuh

Eta (noun) means the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Η, η). Example: “The fraternity's name includes the Greek letter eta.”

noun

The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Η, η).

"The fraternity's name includes the Greek letter eta."

Abbreviation for "estimated time of arrival."

"What's our ETA at the airport?"

How to use eta

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a Greek letter, or the common abbreviation for "estimated time of arrival."

Common pairings

what's the ETA ETA of arrival

Word forms

etas plural, etas plural, eta plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἦτα (êta).

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for eta

beta zeta feta geta meta theta Greta Sveta Gaeta Geeta taffeta

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eta” mean?

The word “eta” means the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Η, η). In plain terms, either a Greek letter, or the common abbreviation for "estimated time of arrival.".

How do you pronounce “eta”?

“Eta” is pronounced EE-tuh (/ˈeɪtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “eta” in a sentence?

Here is “eta” used in a sentence: “The fraternity's name includes the Greek letter eta.”

What part of speech is “eta”?

“Eta” is a noun.

Is “eta” a common word?

“Eta” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “eta” have?

“Eta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Η, η).