lambda
n. countablen. the eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet. In math and science, people use this symbol to represent specific ideas like wavelength or a type of calculation in computer code.
n. the eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Λ, λ). Used as a symbol for wavelength in physics, an eigenvalue in linear algebra, or to denote anonymous functions in computer programming.
The scientist used the Greek letter lambda to represent the wavelength.
In functional programming, a lambda allows you to define a small function without giving it a specific name.
The physicist calculated the precise value of lambda to determine how the light wave would refract through the experimental lens.
From Ancient Greek λάμβδα (lámbda). Doublet of lamed.
Often used as a mathematical variable or a symbol in scientific formulas.