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English name delta — Greek name δέλτα
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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Symbol 1.1.1 Usage notes 2 English 2.1 Symbol 3 Greek 3.1 Symbol 3.1.1 Descendants

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Δ

1. The upper case letter delta, the fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet.
2. (mathematics) A large increment or change in a variable.

   Δx   a large change in variable x

Δ'

1. The number four in Greek numerals.

,Δ

1. The number 4000 in Greek numerals.

[edit] Usage notes

(mathematics): Though there exists a distinct symbol (∆) for the purpose of the mathematical increment, the upper case delta here is often used for convenience.

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[edit] English

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Δ

1. delta

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[edit] Greek

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Δ

1. delta (δέλτα)

[edit] Descendants

• Ⰴ, ⰴ (Glagolitic)