theta

the·ta

noun \ˈthā-tə, chiefly British ˈthē-tə\

Definition of THETA

1

: the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet — see alphabet table

2

: theta rhythm

Origin of THETA

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek thēta, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ṭēth teth

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with THETA

beta, data, eta, zeta