Epsilon
noun
The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Epsilon is used to denote the fifth item in a sequence or list.
Often appears as...
- epsilon letter
- epsilon symbol
noun
In mathematics, a very small quantity that is close to zero.
In calculus, the concept of limits involves understanding the idea of epsilon, a quantity as small as we wish.
Often appears as...
- epsilon delta
- epsilon value
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Academic
noun
In physics, a constant that represents the capability of a substance to resist the flow of electric current.
The constant epsilon in the physics equation represents the permittivity of a material.
Often appears as...
- dielectric constant epsilon
- epsilon value
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Academic
noun
In computing, a non-empty string with no characters.
In formal language theory and computer programming, the empty string is sometimes referred to as epsilon.
Often appears as...
- epsilon transition
- epsilon state
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Technical
noun
The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Epsilon is used to denote the fifth item in a sequence or list.
Often appears as...
- epsilon letter
- epsilon symbol
noun
In mathematics, a very small quantity that is close to zero.
In calculus, the concept of limits involves understanding the idea of epsilon, a quantity as small as we wish.
Often appears as...
- epsilon delta
- epsilon value
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In physics, a constant that represents the capability of a substance to resist the flow of electric current.
The constant epsilon in the physics equation represents the permittivity of a material.
Often appears as...
- dielectric constant epsilon
- epsilon value
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In computing, a non-empty string with no characters.
In formal language theory and computer programming, the empty string is sometimes referred to as epsilon.
Often appears as...
- epsilon transition
- epsilon state
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Greek Origin
Remember, 'epsilon' is from the Greek alphabet, so it's not used in regular English spelling.
The Greek word for 'epic' starts with an epsilon.
Pro Tip 2/2Not a Number
Don't confuse 'epsilon' with the term 'e', which refers to a mathematical constant.
Unlike 'e', epsilon simply represents the letter 'E' in Greek.
Pro Tip 1/2Greek Origin
Remember, 'epsilon' is from the Greek alphabet, so it's not used in regular English spelling.
The Greek word for 'epic' starts with an epsilon.
Pro Tip 2/2Not a Number
Don't confuse 'epsilon' with the term 'e', which refers to a mathematical constant.
Unlike 'e', epsilon simply represents the letter 'E' in Greek.
Pro Tip 1/2Greek Origin
Remember, 'epsilon' is from the Greek alphabet, so it's not used in regular English spelling.
The Greek word for 'epic' starts with an epsilon.
Pro Tip 2/2Not a Number
Don't confuse 'epsilon' with the term 'e', which refers to a mathematical constant.
Unlike 'e', epsilon simply represents the letter 'E' in Greek.
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