What does gamma mean?
Gamma means The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ)..
Gamma
/ˈɡæ.mə/ · noun
Meaning
The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ)..
Definitions by Sense
- The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
- (phonetics) The letter Ɣɣ, used in the alphabets of several African languages, and in lowercase form in the IPA to represent a voiced velar fricative.
- (physics) A gamma ray or gamma-ray photon.
- (mathematics) The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
- (mathematics) A constant approximately equal to 0.57721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the Euler–Mascheroni constant).
- (physics) A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.
- (physics) A non-SI unit of measure of mass, equal to 1 microgramme.
- (industries) Slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
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Synonyms for gamma
Antonyms for gamma
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Word Forms
- gammas
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gamma?
Common synonyms include gamma correction.
What is the opposite of gamma?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gamma in a sentence?
Use gamma where its definition matches the intended context.
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