omega
|o/me/ga|
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/oʊˈmeɪɡə/
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/əʊˈmiːɡə/
end, last
Etymology
Etymology Information
'omega' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ōmega,' where 'ō' meant 'great' and 'mega' meant 'large.'
Historical Evolution
'ōmega' was adopted into Latin as 'omega,' and eventually became the modern English word 'omega.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'great O,' referring to the long 'o' sound, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'end' or 'last.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω).
Omega is often used to denote the end or the last in a series.
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Noun 2
the end or final part; the ultimate limit.
The project reached its omega after several years of hard work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 14:04