Lambda

Pronunciation: /ˈlæmdə/

Lambda (noun)

  1. The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, used in science and math.
  2. A symbol used to represent wavelength in physics.
  3. A function without a name, often used in programming.

Examples

  • The symbol lambda is often used in physics equations.
  • Lambda is the eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet.

Common collocations: lambda symbol, Greek lambda, lambda wavelength, measure lambda, lambda function

Synonyms of Lambda

Formal