Delta
|Del-ta|
/ˈdɛltə/
change or division
Etymology
'Delta' originates from Greek, specifically the letter 'Δ', where it represented the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
'Delta' was adopted into Latin as 'delta', and eventually became the modern English word 'Delta'.
Initially, it meant 'the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a landform at a river's mouth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ).
The symbol Δ is often used in mathematics to represent change.
Noun 2
a landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
The Nile Delta is one of the most famous deltas in the world.
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Noun 3
a difference or change in a particular situation.
The delta in temperature was noticeable over the week.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 00:27