δέλτᾰ

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning

1. delta, the name for the fourth letter Δ (D), δ (d) of the Ancient Greek alphabet.
2. anything shaped like a Δ
3. delta
4. The fourth letter of the Ancient Greek alphabet. It can also refer to anything shaped like a triangle.

Examples

Pronunciationdél.ta

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThe word is used to describe both the letter and any triangular shape, such as a river delta.

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