Zeta

/ˈzeɪtə/
noun

The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet.

The symbol for zeta is Ζ in uppercase and ζ in lowercase.
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Often appears as...

  • zeta function
  • zeta potential
noun

A measurement in statistics representing standard deviations.

In our study, we used zeta to appreciate variation in the data set.
Visual representation of "zeta" - A measurement in statistics representing standard deviations

Often appears as...

  • zeta score
  • zeta distribution

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noun

A type of function used in number theory to study the distribution of prime numbers.

The Riemann Zeta function plays a central role in the field of analytic number theory.
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  • zeta function
  • riemann zeta function

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noun

A type of potential used to measure the electrostatic interaction between particles in a liquid.

The zeta potential of a colloid reveals a lot about the stability of the system.
Visual representation of "zeta" - A type of potential used to measure the electrostatic interaction between particles in a liquid

Often appears as...

  • zeta potential
  • zeta potential measurement

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noun

The name of a Mexican criminal syndicate.

The Zetas are one of the most powerful drug cartels in Mexico.
Visual representation of "zeta" - The name of a Mexican criminal syndicate

Often appears as...

  • los zetas
  • zetas cartel
noun

The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet.

The symbol for zeta is Ζ in uppercase and ζ in lowercase.
Visual representation of "zeta" - The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet

Often appears as...

  • zeta function
  • zeta potential
noun

A measurement in statistics representing standard deviations.

In our study, we used zeta to appreciate variation in the data set.
Visual representation of "zeta" - A measurement in statistics representing standard deviations

Often appears as...

  • zeta score
  • zeta distribution

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A type of function used in number theory to study the distribution of prime numbers.

The Riemann Zeta function plays a central role in the field of analytic number theory.
Visual representation of "zeta" - A type of function used in number theory to study the distribution of prime numbers

Often appears as...

  • zeta function
  • riemann zeta function

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A type of potential used to measure the electrostatic interaction between particles in a liquid.

The zeta potential of a colloid reveals a lot about the stability of the system.
Visual representation of "zeta" - A type of potential used to measure the electrostatic interaction between particles in a liquid

Often appears as...

  • zeta potential
  • zeta potential measurement

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

The name of a Mexican criminal syndicate.

The Zetas are one of the most powerful drug cartels in Mexico.
Visual representation of "zeta" - The name of a Mexican criminal syndicate

Often appears as...

  • los zetas
  • zetas cartel
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Greek Origin

Remember 'zeta' is Greek, it might refer to Greek culture, language, or history.

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Studying Greek myths, one must know the alphabet, from alpha to zeta.
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Not Just a Letter

'Zeta' can symbolize something in sequence or a certain position like 'Plan Z'.

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We need to move to plan zeta if the first five fail.
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Greek Origin

Remember 'zeta' is Greek, it might refer to Greek culture, language, or history.

Illustration for Greek Origin
Studying Greek myths, one must know the alphabet, from alpha to zeta.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Just a Letter

'Zeta' can symbolize something in sequence or a certain position like 'Plan Z'.

Illustration for Not Just a Letter
We need to move to plan zeta if the first five fail.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Greek Origin

Remember 'zeta' is Greek, it might refer to Greek culture, language, or history.

Illustration for Greek Origin
Studying Greek myths, one must know the alphabet, from alpha to zeta.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Just a Letter

'Zeta' can symbolize something in sequence or a certain position like 'Plan Z'.

Illustration for Not Just a Letter
We need to move to plan zeta if the first five fail.
Visual representation of the word "Zeta"

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Zeta iliyan 10 to the 21st molecules of isoprene but despite its very small weight enough of it is emitted into the atmosphere every year to equal the weight of all the people on the planet it's a huge amount of stuff it's equal to the weight of methane and because it's so much stuff it's really important for the atmospheric system because it's

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The science behind a...

Zeta iliyan 10 to the 21st molecules of isoprene but despite its very small weight enough of it is emitted into the atmosphere every year to equal the weight of all the people on the planet it's a huge amount of stuff it's equal to the weight of methane and because it's so much stuff it's really important for the atmospheric system because it's

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Quote examples

Paul Giamatti

American Actor

I've got to be the geekiest guy in the world in a lot of ways. I'm like a zeta male.
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Quote examples

Paul Giamatti

American Actor

I've got to be the geekiest guy in the world in a lot of ways. I'm like a zeta male.
Portrait of Paul Giamatti
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