Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
theta
Noun
/ˈθeɪ.tə/
Definition
Theta is a letter in the Greek alphabet, used as a symbol in various fields such as mathematics and science.
Examples
- The angle of rotation in polar coordinates is often denoted by the symbol θ.
- The theta coefficient in statistics measures the rate of change of a variable.
- In calculus, theta can refer to a parameter in parametric equations.
Meaning
In mathematics and science, theta commonly represents an angle in polar coordinates, as well as various variables in statistics and physics.
Synonyms
- angle (in trigonometry)
- symbol (general use) <li variable (in mathematics)
