Zeta
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, widely used as a symbol in mathematics, science, and statistics.
“The physicist used zeta to denote the damping ratio in the equation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈziː.tə/
Syllables
ze·ta
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Starts with Z and ends with A, a useful vowel bookend pattern to remember
Scrabble
Z scores 10 points and ZETA ends in A, offering a front hook for longer words
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