omega
Americannoun
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the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω).
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the vowel sound represented by this letter.
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the last of any series; the end.
noun
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the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω), a long vowel, transliterated as o or ō
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the ending or last of a series
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An omega baryon.
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An omega meson.
Etymology
Origin of omega
< Greek ō méga literally, great o. omicron
Example Sentences
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The menu, which follows a recent surge in demand for protein and other macronutrients, includes options with extra iron, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
From Los Angeles Times
The supplement contained the natural omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
From Science Daily
The study is the first global review of national and international omega-3 intake recommendations across all life stages for generally healthy people.
From Science Daily
"Some forms of omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in salmon, may be especially good sources for supplying choline to the brain."
From Science Daily
They all bear a special omega mark above Lincoln’s shoulder.
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