zeta

noun

ze·​ta ˈzā-tə 

ˈzē-

: the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Riemann’s question hinges on the Riemann zeta function. —Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 13 Jan. 2022

The Riemann zeta function is the most famous member of a large class of mathematical objects, L-functions, that encode many different arithmetic relationships. —Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 13 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Greek zēta

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

zeta

noun

ze·​ta ˈzāt-ə 

: the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet

—Ζ or ζ