theta

noun the·ta \ˈthā-tə, chiefly British ˈthē-tə\

Definition of THETA

: the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet — see alphabet table

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Middle English, from Latin, from Greek thēta, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ṭēth teth

First Known Use: 15th century

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