gamma

/ˈɡæ.mə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gammas

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The letter Ɣɣ, used in the alphabets of several African languages, and in lowercase form in the IPA to represent a voiced velar fricative.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gamma” mean?

The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).

Is “gamma” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.