Gamma Meaning
/ˈɡæ.mə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
nounThe letter Ɣɣ, used in the alphabets of several African languages, and in lowercase form in the IPA to represent a voiced velar fricative.
Sentence Examples
Our sales organization for Gamma is not strong.
Alpha, beta and gamma are Greek letters.
The gamma function is a generalization of the factorial function.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In physics, ____ rays have the highest frequency of all electromagnetic waves.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Scientists used a detector to measure the intensity of ____ rays emitted by the radioactive material.
Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γάμμα (gámma). Doublet of gimel.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In physics, ____ rays have the highest frequency of all electromagnetic waves.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Scientists used a detector to measure the intensity of ____ rays emitted by the radioactive material.