Definition

The 15th letter in the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol 'Ο' in uppercase and 'ο' in lowercase.

Example

In the Greek alphabet, omicron comes after lambda and before pi.

Conversation

Did you know that omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet?

Really? I had no idea it was that high up in the alphabet!

Yeah, it's interesting how many letters they have.

For sure! I wonder what the other letters look like.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Omicron comes from the Greek "o" (meaning small) and "micron" (meaning small or little). The word "omicron" literally means 'small o', referring to its shape in the Greek alphabet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'omicron' as a 'small o' in the Greek alphabet, which helps you remember that it represents a smaller version of the letter.

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