Gamma

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡæmÉ™/
• Rhymes: -æmÉ™

Origin

From Ancient Greek γάμμα.

Full definition of gamma

Noun

1. The name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
2. (mathematics) The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
3. (mathematics) A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ.
4. (physics) A unit of magnetic field equal to 1 nT.

Derived terms

• gamma-aminobutyric acid
• gamma ray
• gamma correction
• gamma globulin
• nongamma

Anagrams

• magma