gamma Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡæ.mə/
What Does Gamma Mean?
As a noun, gamma means The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ). It can also mean The letter Ɣɣ, used in the alphabets of several African languages, and in lowercase form in the IPA to represent a voiced velar fricative.
Word Facts for Gamma
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡæ.mə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | gamma |
| Plural | gammas |
Gamma Definition (Noun)
- The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
- The letter Ɣɣ, used in the alphabets of several African languages, and in lowercase form in the IPA to represent a voiced velar fricative.
- A gamma ray or gamma-ray photon.
- The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
- A constant approximately equal to 0.57721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the Euler–Mascheroni constant).
- A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.
- A non-SI unit of measure of mass, equal to 1 microgramme.
- Slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
- Flight path angle; the angle by which an aircraft's flight path deviates from the horizontal plane.
- A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change in delta with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
- Synonym of gamma correction.
Noun
- A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the Euler–Mascheroni constant).
- (industries) slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
Noun
- A nonlinear operation used to encode and decode luminance or tristimulus values in video or still image systems.
Synonyms of Gamma
Gamma synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gamma (countable and uncountable, plural gammas)
Words That Rhyme With Gamma
Origin of Gamma
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γάμμα (gámma). Doublet of gimel.
Gamma Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of gamma is /ˈɡæ.mə/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɡæ).
Gamma: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is gamma?
Gamma is a noun.
What is another word for gamma?
Words with a similar meaning to gamma include gamma. See the full list of gamma synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gamma?
The plural of gamma is gammas.