Definition of LAMBDA

lambda

Meanings

Plural: lambdas

Noun

  • the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet
  • the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull
  • The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.
  • Unit representation of wavelength.
  • The cosmological constant.
  • Ellipsis of lambda baryon.
  • Ellipsis of lambda expression.
  • Ellipsis of lambda function.
  • The junction of the lambdoid and sagittal sutures of the cranium.
  • The percentage change in an option value divided by the percentage change in the underlying asset's price.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάμβδα (lámbda). Doublet of lamed.

Synonyms

elasticity, omega

Scrabble Score: 11

lambda is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lambda is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lambda is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

lambda is a valid Words With Friends word