US /ˈθeɪtə/ UK /ˈθiːtə/
noun Freq #11833

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the measure of an angle.

    It is directed along a line perpendicular to the plane of vibration at its center, and approaches infinity as the angle theta approaches the limit of Pi divided by two.

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Derived forms theta-deltathetan

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek θῆτα (thêta).

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