delta

/ˈdɛltə/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.

2

A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.

3

Alternative letter-case form of Delta from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

4

The symbol Δ; A change in a quantity, likely from "d" for "difference".

5

The rate of change in an option value with respect to the underlying asset's price.

6

A value in delta notation indicating the relative abundances of isotopes.

7

The set of differences between two versions of a file.

8

A small but noticeable effect. Compare epsilon.

9

The angle subtended at the center of a circular arc.

10

A type of cargo bike that has one wheel in front and two in back.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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