omicron
pronunciation
How to pronounce omicron in British English:
UK [əʊˈmaɪkrɒn]
How to pronounce omicron in American English:
US [ˈɑməkrɑn]
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- Noun:
- the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet
Word Origin
- omicron
- 15th letter of the Greek alphabet, literally "small 'o,' " from Greek (s)mikros "small," from PIE *smik-. Because the vowel was "short" in ancient Greek. Compare Omega.
Example
- 1. Omicron 's systems don 't refresh often enough .
- 2. He traced the sentox back to omicron international where it was manufactured .
- 3. Whether this was due to sir omicron pie is a question on which it may be well not to offer an opinion .
- 4. I know your connection with omicron .
- 5. What did you find at omicron ?