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sigma

UK/ˈsɪɡmə/ US/ˈsɪɡmʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet

Origin

From Ancient Greek σῖγμα (sîgma), probably from the root σῑγ- (sīg-) as seen in σίζω (sízō, “to hiss”) + -μα (-ma, nominal suffix).

Phrases

  • delta-sigma converter
  • final sigma
  • lunate sigma
  • sigma additivity
  • sigma bond
  • sigma darner
  • sigma male
  • sigma-delta converter

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