Definitions

1. noun

The 15th letter of the Greek alphabet.

“The professor explained that the omicron in the Greek text represented a different sound.”

2. noun

A variable or symbol that represents a variable in mathematics and science, often used to denote a change or variation.

“The omicron in the equation represented the rate of change.”

3. adjective

Designating or relating to the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet.

“Omicron stars are typically hotter and more massive than other stars.”

4. noun

A variant of the virus SARS-CoV-2, which was a major concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The news about the omicron variant of the virus sent shockwaves through the healthcare community.”

5. noun

A letter or symbol used in a sequence or pattern, often to represent a specific element or item.

“The omicron in the sequence represented the missing data point.”