sigma
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet: Σ, σ, ς.
the consonant sound represented by this letter.
Origin of sigma
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How to use sigma in a sentence
Verbs of this form introduce the ς into the future and other inflected tenses, as πείσω, πεύσομαι.
The s in fathers (which is also the s in patre-s and πάτερε-ς) is in this predicament.
Opuscula | Robert Gordon Lathamsigma, sig′ma, n. the Greek letter corresponding to our s—written Σ (capital), σ (small initial) or ς (small final).
The so-called stigma ς, which serves for the numeral 6, is all that remains to represent it.
Inscribed Ἑρμόδωος Ἀριστομένου(ς)—Hermodoros, son of Aristomenes.
British Dictionary definitions for sigma
/ (ˈsɪɡmə) /
the 18th letter in the Greek alphabet (Σ, σ, or, when final, ς), a consonant, transliterated as S
maths the symbol Σ, indicating summation of the numbers or quantities indicated
Origin of sigma
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Scientific definitions for sigma
[ sĭg′mə ]
A sigma baryon.
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