epsilon
the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (E, ε).
the consonant sound represented by this letter.
Mathematics. an arbitrarily small quantity, used to indicate that a given quantity is small, or close to zero.
Origin of epsilon
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How to use epsilon in a sentence
Lohse rushes Sigma Alpha epsilon, gets a bid, endures pledge term, and then submits to the dehumanizing rigors of Hell Night.
Pledging, also known as initiation, will now be abolished by Sigma Alpha epsilon nationally across its 240 chapters.
The fraternities involved in the alleged drug sales were Alpha epsilon Pi, Pi Kappa Alpha and Psi Upsilon.
Gray broke the color barrier when he pledged Tau epsilon Phi.
Kenny Luong died trying to start a Lambda Phi epsilon chapter at California State Polytechnical University in Pomona, Calif.
A few meager drops of rain, sibilantly soaking into the eager soil of epsilon-Terra.
Attrition | Jim WannamakerNext look at epsilon (ε), and you will find near it two seventh-magnitude companions, making a beautiful little triangle.
Astronomy with an Opera-glass | Garrett Putman ServissNow direct your glass to the northernmost of the two little stars near Vega, the one marked epsilon (ε) in the map.
Astronomy with an Opera-glass | Garrett Putman ServissTurn your glass upon the star shown in the map just above Mu (μ) and epsilon (ε).
Astronomy with an Opera-glass | Garrett Putman ServissThe fact still remains that epsilon had better be habitable or Pan-Asia will scream we're hogging it.
Competition | James Causey
British Dictionary definitions for epsilon (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɛpsɪˌlɒn, ɛpˈsaɪlən) /
the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ε, ε), a short vowel, transliterated as e
Origin of epsilon
1British Dictionary definitions for Epsilon (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɛpsɪˌlɒn, ɛpˈsaɪlən) /
(foll by the genitive case of a specified constellation) the fifth brightest star in a constellation: Epsilon Aurigae
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