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Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta), of Semitic origin. Doublet of beth.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɛː.taː/
- Hyphenation: bè‧ta
Noun
bèta f (plural bèta's, diminutive bètaatje n)
- beta (second letter of the Greek alphabet and certain descended alphabets)
- a person with proficiency in the hard sciences
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