What does epsilon mean?
Epsilon means The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ)..
Epsilon
/ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ · noun
Meaning
The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ)..
Definitions by Sense
- The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).
- (phonetics) In IPA, the phonetic symbol ɛ that represents the open-mid front unrounded vowel.
- (mathematics) An arbitrarily small quantity.
- (computing, colloquial) Something negligible or insignificant.
- (finance) The percentage change in an option value with respect to the underlying dividend yield.
Example Sentences
Yes, we have to convert all the symbol names to upper case at startup, but that’s epsilon.
All right, okay. My interest is epsilon.
Synonyms for epsilon
Antonyms for epsilon
Related Words
Word Forms
- epsilons
- epsila
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for epsilon?
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What is the opposite of epsilon?
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How do you use epsilon in a sentence?
Yes, we have to convert all the symbol names to upper case at startup, but that’s epsilon.
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