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    Omega

    /oʊˈmeɪɡə/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω), used to represent the sound /o/ or as a symbol in various fields.
    In physics, omega often represents angular frequency in equations.
    A symbol used in various scientific and mathematical contexts, such as in representing ohm in electrical resistance or in denoting the set of all limit points in set theory.
    The Ohm's law formula includes omega to indicate resistance.
    In the context of the Christian Bible, omega is used to denote the end of times, as referenced in the phrase 'Alpha and Omega'.
    The preacher spoke of Christ as the Alpha and Omega in his sermon.
    In finance, omega is a measure of the sensitivity of an option's delta to changes in the price of the underlying asset.
    Traders used the concept of omega to adjust their strategies based on price fluctuations.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'ōmega', meaning 'great O'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Alpha and Omega
    Refers to the Beginning and the End, often in a religious context.
    Omicron to Omega
    Used to signify something from one extreme to another, complete.
    Omega male
    A term for a man who is low in the social hierarchy, often compared to an alpha male.

    Related Words

    alpha
    The first letter of the Greek alphabet, often representing the beginning or dominant position.
    beta
    The second letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to denote an intermediate level.

    Slang Meanings

    Omega male
    He's kind of an omega male, just goes along with the group without taking charge.
    Omega point
    The concept of the omega point refers to a theoretical future endpoint of evolution or complexity.