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English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /gæmə/
• Rhymes: -æmə

Noun

gamma ( uncountable )

1. The name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet ( Γ ,   γ ), preceded by beta ( Β ,   β ) and followed by delta, ( Δ ,   δ ).
2. ( mathematics ) The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
3. ( mathematics ) A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ.

Derived terms

• gamma ray
• Gamma correction
• Gamma globulin

Translations

Italian

Noun

gamma f

1. gamut

Derived terms

• gamma di colori

Greek

γάμα (or γάμμα )

1. gamma; the Greek letter Γ or γ .

Swedish

Noun

gamma

1. gamma; the Greek letter Γ , γ

Other Translations for "gamma"

Braille 6 Dot
Braille 8 Dot
Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		gamma
Hex		e7 e1 ed ed e1
Pig Latin		ammagay

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