Synonyms for beta
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma, (Γ, γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.
Related words
- Word family
- beta-lactamase beta-lipoprotein beta-sitosterol
- Phrases
- beta globulin beta fish beta male beta cell beta radiation beta ray beta sheet
- Other spellings
- betta
Forms
- Plural
- betas
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| beta | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.