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lambda

/ˈlæm.də/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.06 in modern English

Syllables
lamb-da
IPA
/ˈlæm.də/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.

noun

Unit representation of wavelength.

noun

The cosmological constant.

noun

Ellipsis of lambda baryon.

noun

Ellipsis of lambda expression.

noun

Ellipsis of lambda function.

noun

The junction of the lambdoid and sagittal sutures of the cranium.

noun

The percentage change in an option value divided by the percentage change in the underlying asset's price.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάμβδα (lámbda). Doublet of lamed.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: λάμβδα

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlæm.də/
  • British English: /ˈlæm.də/

Inflected Forms

lambdas (plural)

Derived Forms

antilambda kilolambda lambdacism lambdoid lamda

Phrases

Goodman and Kruskal's lambda lambda abstraction lambda calculus lambda expression lambda function lambda hyperon lambda leak lambda moth

Frequently Paired Words

lambdacism

Synonyms

elasticity omega

Questions

How do you pronounce lambda?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlæm.də/.
What does lambda mean?
The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.
Where does lambda come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce lambda

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