bèta

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See also: beta, Beta, Běta, bêta, béta, and betą

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta), of Semitic origin. Doublet of beth.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛː.taː/
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  • Hyphenation: bè‧ta

Noun

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bèta f (plural bèta's, diminutive bètaatje n)

  1. beta (second letter of the Greek alphabet and certain descended alphabets)
  2. a person with proficiency in the hard sciences

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