Search Dictionary
Definition of zeta

zeta

/ˈzeɪ.tə/
ze · ta
Plural:zetas
JUMP TO:

zeta Lexical Profile

zeta Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ), transliterated as 'z'.

Example

"In mathematics, the lowercase Greek letter zeta is famously used to represent the Riemann zeta function."

2

The sixth in a series of items, particularly the sixth brightest star in a constellation or a mathematical variable.

Example

"The astronomer pointed the telescope toward Zeta Orionis, one of the three bright stars forming Orion's Belt."

• Rhymes for zeta

• Nearby Words

zestfully
zestiness
zesty
zeta
zhaoqing
zhaotong
zhe

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin from Ancient Greek zēta, which was adapted from the Phoenician letter zayin.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zeta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zeta
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.