epsilon

noun

ep·si·lon | \ ˈep-sə-ˌlän

, -lən\

Definition of epsilon

1 : the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet — see Alphabet Table

2 : an arbitrarily small positive quantity in mathematical analysis

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Based on the Greek letter epsilon, the euro symbol represents the coming together of nations. — Patrick Di Justo, WIRED, "Europe on €10 a Day," 1 Jan. 2002

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The first known use of epsilon was in the 15th century

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