Epsilon

usgb/ˈepsɪlɑːn/
noun

The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Epsilon is used to denote the fifth item in a sequence or list.
Visual representation of "epsilon" - The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Often appears as...

  • epsilon letter
  • epsilon symbol
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Visual representation of "epsilon"
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Greek Origin

Remember, 'epsilon' is from the Greek alphabet, so it's not used in regular English spelling.

Illustration for Greek Origin
The Greek word for 'epic' starts with an epsilon.
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Not a Number

Don't confuse 'epsilon' with the term 'e', which refers to a mathematical constant.

Illustration for Not a Number
Unlike 'e', epsilon simply represents the letter 'E' in Greek.
Visual representation of the word "Epsilon"

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