delta

deltāLoanword from Englishdelta
the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, used in various technical contexts

डेल्टा एक नदी के मुहाने पर बनने वाला त्रिभुजाकार क्षेत्र होता है।

A delta is a triangular area formed at the mouth of a river.


general

the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ), used in various technical and scientific contexts

ग्रीक वर्णमाला में डेल्टा चौथा अक्षर है।

Delta is the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet.

In mathematics, Δ often represents a change or difference.

geography

a triangular area of land formed at the mouth of a river where sediment deposits create a fan-like shape

नील नदी का डेल्टा मिस्र का एक महत्वपूर्ण कृषि क्षेत्र है।

The Nile Delta is an important agricultural region in Egypt.

Named after the Greek letter Δ due to its triangular shape.

Engineering
technical

a small change or difference in a scientific or technical context

इस प्रयोग में डेल्टा मान 0.05 से कम था।

The delta value in this experiment was less than 0.05.

Often used in calculus, engineering, and computer science.

Medicine
Medical

a variant of a virus or other biological entity that differs slightly from the original

कोविड-19 का डेल्टा वेरिएंट बहुत संक्रामक था।

The Delta variant of COVID-19 was highly contagious.

Used in virology to denote a mutated strain.

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Technical Usage

In engineering and mathematics, 'delta' often represents a small change or difference.

Word Origin

From Greek δέλτα (délta), the name of the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, derived from Phoenician daleth (door).

Usage Notes

In Hindi, 'delta' is often used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in engineering, mathematics, and geography. It is also used in virology to refer to variants of viruses.

Word Breakdown

Δ
the uppercase form of the Greek letter delta
root
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δ
the lowercase form of the Greek letter delta
root
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