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Noun epsilon has 1 sense
  1. epsilon - the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet
    --1 is a kind of
    letter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character
    --1 is a member of Greek alphabet

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Epsilon

Definition:

Epsilon is the fifth letter in the Greek alphabet (Ε, ε) and is used as a symbol or a mathematical variable in various fields of study.

Senses:

  1. Noun: Greek Alphabet

    In the Greek alphabet, epsilon is the fifth letter and it originates from the Phoenician letter "he"

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    Sample sentence: "The letter 'E' in the Latin alphabet has its roots in the Greek letter epsilon."

  2. Noun: Mathematics

    In mathematics, epsilon is commonly used to represent an arbitrarily small quantity or a positive infinitesimal value.

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    Sample sentence: "To prove the limit exists, we need to find a value of epsilon that satisfies the condition."

  3. Noun: Physics

    In physics, epsilon represents the dielectric constant of a material or the permittivity of free space.

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    Sample sentence: "The dielectric constant of the material was determined by measuring its epsilon."

  4. Noun: Computing

    In computing, epsilon can refer to a small value used in calculations or as a placeholder in algorithms.

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    Sample sentence: "The algorithm converged when the difference between two consecutive epsilon values was below the threshold."

  5. Adjective: Popular Term

    Epsilon is often used colloquially to describe something that is of minimal importance or significance.

    Sample sentence: "Compared to the main event, the opening act was only epsilon."

  6. Adjective: Local Term

    In certain regions, epsilon is a term used to refer to a small local bookstore popular among the community.

    Sample sentence: "If you're looking for rare editions, you should check out the epsilon bookstore downtown."

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