Delta

Greek letter denoting change.

Delta refers to a Greek letter 'Δ' used in mathematics and science to denote change or difference, often appearing in equations representing variation between two values.

/ˈdɛlə/

Delta is derived from the Phoenician letter dalet, meaning 'door'.

Delta is a Greek letter that looks like a triangle and often represents change or difference in math and science.

The name 'delta' comes from the Greek word for river delta
It is used in physics to represent change, like a change in temperature or velocity
In statistics, it can refer to the difference between two values

What does delta represent? It often signifies change or difference
Is it used in math? Yes, it's commonly used to represent a small change in a variable
Is delta a Greek word? No, it's a Greek letter

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