Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

del

/dɛl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.32 in modern English

Syllables: del
IPA: /dɛl/

4

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.

noun

the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential

noun

a part, portion

Obsolete

noun

Abbreviation of delegate.

noun

Abbreviation of delegation.

verb

Abbreviation of delete.

symbol

Abbreviation of Latin delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history.

name

A diminutive of the male given name Derek.

British usage

Etymology

From delta, the symbol being an inverted delta.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: dēlīneāvit

Usage

Inflected Forms

dels (plural)

Synonyms

atled nabla

Homonyms

dell

Rhymes With

well tell hell sell hotel cell fell bell el personnel nfl smell

Questions

How do you pronounce del?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɛl/.
What does del mean?: The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
Where does del come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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