GAMMA
What does "GAMMA" mean?
The third letter of the Greek alphabet, used as a symbol in science, math, and finance.
Meanings
- The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ). In the equation, gamma stood for the surface tension. technical
- A form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, as in gamma rays. The detector picked up a sudden burst of gamma radiation from deep space. technical
- A measure of how an image's brightness responds to input, used in displays and photography. He adjusted the gamma until the shadows showed more detail. technical
- In finance, the rate at which an option's delta changes as the underlying price moves. The trader watched gamma closely as the stock approached the strike price. technical
Word origin
From Greek 'gamma', the name of the letter Γ, ultimately from the Phoenician letter 'gimel' (meaning camel); the Roman letters C and G both descend from it.
Remember it
GAMMA has the double-M of a 'mmm' - and it's the third letter, like the 'G' that starts the word 'Greek'.
A little poem
Third in the old line-
now it names the hardest light,
the kind that pierces lead.
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What it teaches
An old name can outlive its origin and travel into rooms its makers never imagined.
Quick facts
What does GAMMA mean?
The third letter of the Greek alphabet, used as a symbol in science, math, and finance.
Is GAMMA a valid word?
Yes — GAMMA is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is GAMMA?
GAMMA has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does GAMMA come from?
From Greek 'gamma', the name of the letter Γ, ultimately from the Phoenician letter 'gimel' (meaning camel); the Roman letters C and G both descend from it.
What can GAMMA teach us?
An old name can outlive its origin and travel into rooms its makers never imagined.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.