epsilon

/ɛpˈsɪlɒn/ /ɛpˈsɪlɔn/

Definitions

1. noun

a very small amount or difference, especially one that is considered insignificant or negligible.

“The change in the company’s profits was just an epsilon in the overall revenue.”

2. noun

a letter in the Greek alphabet, the sixth letter.

“The epsilon symbol is often used in mathematics to represent a small quantity.”

3. adjective

extremely small or negligible.

“The epsilon error in the model was still within acceptable limits.”

4. adverb

to a very small extent or degree.

“The epsilon change in temperature had no significant effect on the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • insignificant
  • minute
  • negligible

Antonyms

  • large
  • significant