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What does delta mean in maths?

Updated: 12/23/2022
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10y ago

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There are many meanings. The most common one is "change in". So delta x is the change in x. This form is often used in calculus where it means very small changes in x.

But there is also the Dirac delta function, a fundamental mathematical underpinning for quantum physics.

A delta can also be a quadrilateral which is otherwise known as an arrowhead.

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Delta in math is generally symbolized as the triangle. Can mean, variation of a variable or function. However its meaning changes depending in the context.

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