bèta

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

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛː.taː/

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• Hyphenation: bè‧ta

Noun

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

Derived terms

• bètawetenschap

 

Further reading

• bèta on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^nl