lambda

Meanings

• noun

  A symbol used in mathematics and physics to represent an anonymous function or the smallest value.

  - "In mathematics, the lambda function is often represented as λx."
  - "The lambda particle is the lowest-mass elementary particle in the Standard Model."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæm.də/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

elasticity , omega

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Variants

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lambda , lambdas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek letter lambda (λ), which represents the 11th letter in the Greek alphabet.

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Trivia

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1. The lambda symbol is also used as a shorthand notation for the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation.

2. The Greek letter lambda is sometimes called 'L' in mathematical contexts, especially when using the Latin alphabet.

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Related Concepts

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1. anonymous function: A function that does not have an explicitly defined name and is instead represented by a lambda expression.

2. lambda calculus: A theoretical foundation for computation based on the evaluation of mathematical functions represented in lambda notation.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the letter lambda was believed to represent the sun.

How to Memorize "lambda"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Greek lambda symbol (λ) to remember the name of the concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the lambda symbol with the concept of an anonymous function or the smallest value.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Lambda' is the name of the smallest particle in the universe of particles.

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