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labda

labda is the archaic form of lambda.

Meaning of lambda

Noun

lambda (plural lambdas)

  1. The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.
  2. Unit representation of wavelength.
  3. The cosmological constant.
  4. The junction of the lambdoid and sagittal sutures of the cranium.
  5. The percentage change in an option value divided by the percentage change in the underlying asset's price.

See all 6 meanings of lambda

Forms of labda

plurallabdas

Questions about labda

What is labda the archaic form of?
Labda is the archaic form of lambda.

Words near labda in the dictionary

  1. labbie
  2. labbies
  3. labbing
  4. labcoat
  5. labcoats
  6. labda
  7. labdacism
  8. labdacisms
  9. labdacismus
  10. labdane
  11. labdanes

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