Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zeta
Noun
ˈzeɪ.tə
Definition
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, commonly used in various scientific and mathematical contexts.
Examples
- In math, the Riemann zeta function plays a crucial role in number theory.
- The letter zeta is often used to denote a variable in physics equations.
- Greek letters like zeta are frequently used in statistics to represent sample sizes.
Meaning
In addition to its use as a letter, ‘zeta’ can refer to a specific value or function in mathematics, such as the Riemann zeta function.
Synonyms
- None (as it is a unique letter in the Greek alphabet)
