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noun
- 1. the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ), transliterated as ‘d’.
- 2. a code word representing the letter D, used in radio communication.
symbol
- 1. variation of a variable or function.
- 2. a finite increment.
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noun. uk / ˈdel.tə / us / ˈdel.t̬ə / delta noun (RIVER) Add to word list. [ C ] an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped like a triangle, where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea: the Mississippi delta. river delta The country includes the largest river delta in the world. delta of the delta of the Nile.
The meaning of DELTA is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet. How to use delta in a sentence.
DELTA meaning: 1. an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped like a triangle, where a river divides into several…. Learn more.
delta. / dĕl ′ tə /. A usually triangular mass of sediment, especially silt and sand, deposited at the mouth of a river. Deltas form when a river flows into a body of standing water, such as a sea or lake, and deposits large quantities of sediment.
A delta is an area of low, flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits and spreads out into several branches before entering the sea.
Named for the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (shaped like a triangle), a delta is a triangular area where a major river divides into several smaller parts that usually flow into a larger body of water.
Definition of delta noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DELTA definition: a low, flat area of land where a river divides into smaller rivers and goes into the sea: . Learn more.
delta meaning, definition, what is delta: the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet: Learn more.
A delta is an area of low, flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits and spreads out into several branches before entering the sea. It is much easier to dam up a river near the source than near the delta.
