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delta

UK
/ˈdɛltə/
US
/ˈdɛltə/

Translations

deltanoun
deltas
pl
UK
/ˈdɛltə/
US
/ˈdɛltə/
deltaRelief fluvial à l’embouchure d’un fleuve.
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
Le delta du Nil est l’une des régions les plus fertiles d’Égypte.
deltaMathématiques et finance : différence entre deux valeurs.
The delta between the two stock prices was significant after the market closed.
Le delta entre les deux cours des actions était important après la clôture du marché.
deltaLittérature et mathématiques : quatrième lettre de l’alphabet grec.
In mathematics, delta is often used to represent change or difference.
En mathématiques, delta est souvent utilisé pour représenter un changement ou une différence.
Additional translations
deltaFinance : mesure de la sensibilité du prix d’une option au prix de l’actif sous-jacent.
Synonyms
difference
gap
discrepancy
variation
change
deltaadjective
more delta
Comp.
most delta
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛltə/
US
/ˈdɛltə/
Used attributively (e.g., "delta variant", "delta wing") to denote triangular shape or relation to the concept of change.
deltaEn parlant d’une forme triangulaire ou d’une aile.
The fighter jet is equipped with a delta wing for improved maneuverability.
L’avion de chasse est équipé d’une aile delta pour une meilleure maniabilité.
Synonyms
three-cornered
wedge-shaped
triangular-shaped
delta-shaped
triangular
deltaic

Definitions

deltanoun
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets, often forming a triangular shape.
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, represented by Δ in uppercase and δ in lowercase.
In mathematics, delta is often used to represent change or difference.
A difference between two things or values, often used in finance or mathematics.
The delta between the two stock prices was significant after the market closed.
A measure of the rate of change of an option’s price with respect to the price of its underlying asset (one of the “Greeks” in options trading).
Traders closely watch the delta of their options positions to manage risk.
deltaadjective
Triangular in shape or having a form resembling the uppercase Greek letter Δ.
The fighter jet is equipped with a delta wing for improved maneuverability.
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