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sigma

sig·ma [ sígmə ] (plural sig·mas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 18th letter of Greek alphabet: the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet, represented in the English alphabet as "s"

2. mathematics symbol showing summation: the symbol (σ) indicating the addition of the numbers or quantities indicated

3. physics 
Same as  sigma hyperon


[Early 17th century. Via Latin< Greek]

sig·mate adjective
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