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lambda
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈlɐ̃.dɐ/lam·bda
Definition
1The name of the eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Λ, λ). Used in various scientific contexts (physics, mathematics, programming).
Usage examples
“Wavelength is denoted by the Greek letter lambda. / Lambda calculus is a formal system in mathematical logic.”