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theta

 

[ ฮธeษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics, science

Theta (ฮ˜, ฮธ) is a letter in the Greek alphabet that is commonly used as a symbol in various fields, notably mathematics and physics. In mathematics, it often represents an angle in geometry or trigonometry, while in statistics, it may denote a parameter in a probability distribution. In computer science, Theta notation (ฮ˜-notation) is used to describe the asymptotic behavior of functions. Specifically, it emphasizes that a function grows at the same rate as another function in terms of complexity, making it a fundamental concept in algorithm analysis.

Synonyms

angle, parameter, symbol.

Examples of usage

  • The angle ฮธ is measured in radians.
  • In our study of algorithms, we found a Theta notation for the time complexity.
  • Theta can also represent the unknown variable in a mathematical function.

Translations

Translations of the word "theta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเฅ€เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Theta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ theta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ theta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒผใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรชta

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ theta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท theta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ theta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ theta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธŒ่…Šๅญ—ๆฏ่ฅฟๅก”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ theta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ theta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ theta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ theta

Etymology

The word 'theta' derives from the Greek letter 'ฮ˜', which is the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet. Its name comes from the Phoenician letter 'Teth', which was used to denote a specific sound. The use of Greek letters in mathematics and science has a long history, dating back to ancient Greece, where scholars began using the alphabet to represent various variables, angles, and constants. Over the centuries, theta has evolved into a versatile symbol widely recognized in many scientific disciplines. Its applications in geometry and trigonometry became particularly prominent during the Renaissance when mathematics experienced a significant revival. Today, theta is universally acknowledged as a vital notation in various advanced mathematical and scientific contexts, making it an essential part of the modern scientific lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,028, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.