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zeta.

The sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) preceded by epsilon (Ε, ε) and followed by eta, (Η, η); or the seventh letter in the ancient Greek alphabet, in which it is preceded by digamma (Ϝ, ϝ)

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈziː.tə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈzeɪtə/General-American
  1. The sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) preceded by epsilon (Ε, ε) and followed by eta, (Η, η); or the seventh letter in the ancient Greek alphabet, in which it is preceded by digamma (Ϝ, ϝ)

  2. A mathematical function, formally known as the Riemann zeta function.

    Zeta of 3 is irrational
Where this word comes from

From the Ancient Greek ζῆτα (zêta). Doublet of zed.

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